to garnish - a few sprigs of parsley and grated Italian style hard cheese
Method
Soak the dried mushrooms in a small cup of warm water for 20 minutes
Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon, rinse and drain well. Filter the soaking water through a layer of paper towel placed in a sieve and reserve
Heat the oil in a large frying pan and saute the onion over a low heat until softened
Cut the cleaned fresh mushrooms into thin slices and add to the onion. Stir over a moderate heat for 5 minutes and then add the garlic, parsley and diced tomatoes. Continue cooking for 3-4 minutes more
Add the tomato puree, mushroom stock, dried mushrooms and herbs. Stir well and season to taste then lower the heat and cook gently for 10 minutes
Meanwhile gently fry the Quorn Swedish Style Meatballs in a shallow frying pan until golden
Serve the meatballs in a warmed dish topped with the mushroom sauce and sprinkled with freshly grated Italian style hard cheese a little extra parsley
Tagliatelle verde makes a great accompaniment with this dish