FETTUCCINE WITH MUSHROOMS AND FRIED SAGE

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The fresh sage turns crispy when fried in the butter and adds a wonderful flavor to the beef and mushrooms. This is a fairly simple dish that can be used as a main course or in smaller servings as a side dish.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
40 -50 large fresh sage leaves
2 lbs mushrooms, sliced
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 lb fresh fettuccine pasta

Steps:

  • Melt 2 Tbsp butter with the oil in large skillet over medium low heat.
  • Add sage leaves and fry slowly turning occasionally until they are crisp (about 6- 8 minutes).
  • Transfer with tongs to paper towel to drain.
  • Pour fat from skillet and reserve.
  • Preheat over to lowest setting.
  • Turn heat up under skillet.
  • When skillet is very hot, add mushrooms.
  • Cut remaining butter into small pieces and add to skillet as mushrooms are frying.
  • Season mushrooms highly with salt and pepper.
  • Saute over high heat until sizzling and brown- about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer to large warm bowl and place in oven.
  • Add stock to skillet and stir, scraping up any particles clinging to pan.
  • Simmer over high heat until stock is reduced by half, then lower heat and keep warm while cooking the pasta.
  • Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until al dente.
  • Drain and transfer to skillet.
  • Add reserved sage butter.
  • Toss noodles to coat.
  • Transfer noodles to bowl containing mushrooms and toss again.
  • Place noodle mixture on warm platter and top with fried sage leaves.
  • Serve immediately.

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