Portabella Mushrooms on Tomato Basil Fettuccini
"This delicious vegetarian entree or side dish created by Brad Long, Executive Chef at the Air Canada Centre, is a favourite of the Toronto Maple Leafs. GO LEAFS GO!!"
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
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4-8
ingredients
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TOMATO SAUCE
- 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups chopped Spanish onions
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, chopped
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 1⁄2 cup basil leaves
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MUSHROOMS
- 6 large portabella mushrooms
- 1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
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PASTA
- 1 lb fettuccine pasta
- 1⁄2 cup chopped Italian parsley
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
directions
- TOMATO SAUCE: Heat oil in large pot on low heat; add onion& simmer very slowly for 20 minutes or until onion is translucent& completely limp, stirring occasionally.
- Raise heat to medium& add garlic; cook for another 3 minutes or until garlic is soft.
- Add tomatoes& bring to a boil; lower heat& simmer for 40- 50 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Using an electric hand blender or a wire whisk, emulsify the contents of the pot.
- Season to taste& simmer for another 5 minutes; remove from heat, stir in basil leaves& cover.
- Reheat just before serving.
- PREPARE MUSHROOMS: Trim stems& cut into pieces 1/2 inch thick.
- Combine in a bowl with other ingredients, being careful not to break mushroom pieces.
- Place on a foil lined baking sheet& bake in a preheated 350F oven for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from oven, cover& set aside.
- PREPARE PASTA: Add fettuccini noodles to a large pot of salted boiling water& cook according to package directions until el dente.
- Drain well.
- ASSEMBY: Combine pasta& tomato sauce and place on dishes.
- Top with parmesan, parsley& mushrooms.
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Reviews
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CL, this was just fabilous! The sauce with the mushrooms was delectable.I halved this recipe and it turned out great. Thanks!
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