Add plenty of buttery garlic mushrooms and heaps ... The white wine sauce would also be incredible made with some grated zucchini, finely chopped red peppers, or even cherry tomatoes!

In a large pot, combine the mushroom stems, water, onion, carrot, and celery. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 30-45 minutes. Strain the stock, discarding the solids ...

The sauce has mushrooms, which offer umami and ... a lighter-bodied red, or a special sparkling wine to pair with it. That is what's brilliant about this humble dish — it's hard to get wrong.