Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: in a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. add the shiitake stems and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until deeply browned, 5 minutes. add the water and broth and bring to a boil over high heat. boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 10-15 minutes. strain the broth and return it to the saucepan. boil over high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 7 minutes. serve with fish, steak, chicken, or veal. to make ahead: the mushroom syrup can be refrigerated overnight. melt it in a microwave oven before serving.

Target recipe: in large soup pot, combine mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, garlic, red pepper, broth, and tomato sauce. bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, loosely covered, for 20 minutes. turn heat to high, uncover and cook until sauce is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. season with salt and pepper. in another pan, cook pasta until tender. drain pasta and add to stew along with beans. mix gently and serve hot. for vegetarian use vegetable stock.