Mushroom and Eggplant Ragu - Lettuce Entertain You

Ingredients

• 1 box (8.8oz) Dried Pappardelle Pasta (De Cecco or comp brand)
• 1 batch Ragu Sauce*
• 8 + 8 tablespoons grated parmesan (8 tablespoons for sauce recipe; 8 tablespoons to top the finished dish)
• ¼ cup pasta water
• 1 stick of butter, cut into smaller pieces
• ¼ cup italian bread crumbs (store bought)
• 12-16 basil leaves to garnish
• 1 large eggplant, peeled and diced
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 lb. cremini mushrooms
• ¼ stick unsalted butter
• ¼ medium sized sweet onion, small dice
• 1 small carrot, peeled and small dice
• 1 rib celery, leaves removed, small dice
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian herb spice blend (store bought)
• 1 pinch nutmeg grated
• 1 tablespoon tru izzle zest (Sabatino Tartufi brand, available on amazon)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 25 oz. jar of your favorite Marinara Sauce (any classic store brand)
• ½ cup milk