Bistecche ai Funghi (Steak with Mushrooms)

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   Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saute pan over low heat.

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   When melted, add your onion and cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

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   Add your sliced mushrooms, mix together and pour wine on top and cook until wine has evaporated.

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   WHILE wine is evaporating, mix your tomato paste with 6 tablespoons warm water, whisk until combined.

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   Pour mixture over mushrooms, season with salt and continue cooking over low heat, stirring often.

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   WHILE the mushrooms are cooking, put the olive oil into a medium saute pan over medium heat.

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   When hot, add the bread and cook until golden, turning halfway through.

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   Remove bread, place onto paper towels to absorb extra oil and set aside .

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   Wipe the bread pan clean with a paper towel.

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    Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the pan over low heat.

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    Add your steaks, season them with salt and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until done (this will depend on the thickness of your steaks and how done you prefer your steaks).

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    When steaks are cooked, remove them from the pan and allow them to rest for at least 5 minutes.

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    To assemble: place the toast onto your serving plate, Add the steak and top with the mushroom sauce and garnish with a bit of parsley!

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    Buon Appetito!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.