Mushroom Ragout with Herbed Ricotta and Pappardelle - Miz En Place

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound mixed mushrooms, such as maitake, shiitake, oyster and/or cremini, trimmed and halved
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, grated, divided
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 15 ounces canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as tarragon and/or parsley, plus more for garnish
• 8 ounces pappardelle pasta