Lapin saute Marengo (Sauteed rabbit in tomato sauce

Name: Lapin saute Marengo (Sauteed rabbit in tomato sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 young rabbit, about 2 1/2 pounds, cleaned weight, cut into serving pieces; Salt to taste, if desired; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; ⅓ cup finely chopped onions; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic; 1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced, about 4 cups; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, cored and cut into cubes, about 2 1/2 cups; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 4 sprigs fresh parsley; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 young rabbit, about 2 1/2 pounds, cleaned weight, cut into serving pieces
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced, about 4 cups
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound fresh tomatoes, peeled, cored and cut into cubes, about 2 1/2 cups
1 teaspoon tomato paste
4 sprigs fresh parsley
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1
Sprinkle the rabbit pieces with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the oil and butter in a casserole and add the rabbit pieces.
3
Cook until golden brown on one side, about four or five minutes, and turn the pieces.
4
Cook about two minutes on the second side.
5
Pour off the fat.
6
Add the onions, shallots, garlic and mushrooms.
7
Stir and continue cooking about five minutes.
8
Sprinkle the flour over all and stir.
9
Add the wine and stir to dissolve the brown particles that cling to the bottom of the casserole.
10
Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper.
11
Stir in the tomato paste.
12
Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme sprigs and bay leaf into a bundle and add it.
13
Cover closely and let cook about 45 minutes.
14
Remove the herb bundle.
15
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 young rabbit, about 2 1/2 pounds, cleaned weight, cut into serving pieces, Salt to taste, if desired, Freshly ground pepper to taste, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Lapin saute Marengo (Sauteed rabbit in tomato sauce) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Lapin saute Marengo (Sauteed rabbit in tomato sauce)

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