Hay And Straw Food

HAY AND STRAW

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute ham in butter for 3 minutes. Add peas; heat through. Drain linguine; toss with the ham mixture, Parmesan cheese and cream. Serve immediately.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a rapid boil.
• In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions and saute until translucent, but not browned, about 1 minute. Add the prosciutto and cook 1 more minute, stirring. Add the cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the sauce is just thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Add the peas and remove from the heat.
• Cook the pasta to al dente. Return the sauce to the heat. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Toss well and season with salt and pepper. Finish with parmesan and more cracked black pepper.

STRAW AND HAY

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the milk, cottage cheese and cornstarch; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a small saucepan; add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until melted., Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook ham and garlic for 2 minutes. Add peas; cook until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese sauce. , Drain fettuccine. Add to sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

STRAW AND HAY

Steps:

• Cook pasta separately.
• If using peas, cook them with either pasta during the last few minutes.
• Drain and set aside.
• In large, heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Stir in ham (or Canadian bacon) and mushrooms (if using).
• Cook until mushrooms are tender.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cream.
• Cook, stirring constantaly until mixture thickens.
• Toss both pastas (and peas, if using) together in a large bowl.
• Divide pasta among 6 deep pasta or soup bowls.
• Divide sauce and spoon over each portion.
• Top each with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese and serve.

STRAW AND HAY

Steps:

• In medium skillet, sauté onions and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until onion is golden.
• Stir in ham, mushrooms, basil, salt, nutmeg, sage, thyme and pepper; sauté 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1/2 cup cream.
• Cook, stirring until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• In large deep skillet, melt remaining butter over low heat, blend in remaining 1/2 cup cream.
• Add pasta; toss lightly to coat with sauce.
• Add 1/2 ham and mushroom sauce and Parmesan cheese.
• Toss thoroughly.
• Make a well in the center of the pasta; pour in remaining ham and mushroom sauce.
• Serve immediately.

STRAW & HAY WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and cook for 5 minutes, separating the slices with tongs, until crisp. Remove to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the onion to the saute pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the cream, Gorgonzola, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper and bring the sauce to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened. Turn off the heat.
• When the sauce is almost done, add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the pasta, allowing some of the water to remain. Pour the pasta into the pan with the sauce. Add the peas, Parmesan, basil, and prosciutto and toss well. If the pasta seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water. Taste for seasonings and serve hot with extra Parmesan.