Fettuccine With Lamb, Mushrooms And Shallots
Description
This sophisticated Italian-inspired main course pairs tender, pan-seared lamb sirloin with a robust sauce of button and shiitake mushrooms, shallots, and garlic. The mushrooms are sautéed until golden and deglazed with dry white wine, creating a deep, savory flavor profile that coats the fettuccine beautifully. Fresh parsley and green onions add a bright, herbaceous finish that cuts through the richness of the meat and earthy fungi. Perfect for a date night dinner or a special weekend meal, this recipe balances hearty textures with refined flavors.Directions
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat.
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Add half of the button mushrooms, half of the shiitake mushrooms, garlic, shallots, and thyme. Sauté until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
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Add 2/3 cup of the white wine and simmer until mushrooms are tender and almost all liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.
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Season the mushroom mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
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Cook fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally.
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Meanwhile, add the remaining mushrooms and the remaining 1/3 cup white wine to the cooked mushroom mixture in the skillet.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer just until mushrooms are slightly limp, about 3 minutes.
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Mix in beef stock, green onions, and parsley. Set aside.
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Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy small skillet over high heat.
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Add lamb steak and cook to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Let lamb rest briefly, then cut diagonally into thin slices.
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Drain pasta and divide between plates.
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Spoon the mushroom mixture and juices over the pasta.
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Top with sliced lamb and chopped red bell pepper.
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Serve immediately, passing grated Parmesan cheese separately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3 cups
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Cholesterol 65mg22%
- Sodium 180mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 25g50%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.