MEATBALL RAGÚ

Ingredients

• 1 lb pappardelle pasta
• 12 Casa Meatballs, prepared per package instructions (or more if you’re feeling it)
• Small bag of dried porcini mushrooms (alternatively, 2 cups of beef broth)
• 1.5 lbs of mixed mushrooms (white button, shitaki, oyster all work fine)
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp chopped thyme
• 1 Tbsp plain flour
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1⁄4 cup brandy, red or white wine (optional, but very highly recommended)
• 1⁄3 cup thickened cream
• 1⁄2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese,
• Chopped parsley, to garnish