Straw Hay With Gorgonzola Paglia E Fieno Food

STRAW & HAY WITH GORGONZOLA (PAGLIA E FIENO)

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with water, add 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and olive oil and bring to a boil.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add the prosciutto and cook for 5 minutes until crispy. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the chopped onion to the sauté pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Add the cream, Gorgonzola cheese, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and pepper and bring the sauce to a boil. Lower the heat and gently simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, 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 pasta water to remain.
• Add the peas, prosciutto, basil and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat the pasta well. If the pasta seems a little dry, add a little reserved pasta water. Add Parmesan cheese and toss well. Taste for seasoning and serve hot with extra Parmesan and fresh basil.

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.

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.

PAGLIA E FIENO

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the peas. Cook on a low heat for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add 150ml of the cream to the pan, bring to the boil and simmer for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes Remove from heat.
• Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the olive oil. Cook the pasta until al dente. drain and return to the pan.
• Add the sauce to the pasta and return to the heat. Stir in the remaining cream and ensure the peas are hot.
• Stir through the parmesan, season if desired and serve.

PAGLIA E FIENO ( STRAW AND HAY)

Steps:

• Cook pastas separately, al dente, adding a few drops of olive oil to each pot.
• Drain quickly, allowing some water to remain, and combine in one pot over very low heat.
• Stir in butter,mushrooms,and prosciutto with large wooden spoons or forks.
• Add chicken broth and cream, tossing gently but thoroughly.
• Sprinkle with parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve in heated bowls with additional parmesan passed separately.

PAGLIA E FIENO (STRAW AND HAY) MY WAY

Steps:

• Cook pasta as per directions while making sauce. Saute onion in the butter until transparent. Add proscuitto and cook for 5 minutes. Add peas and cook for one minute (peas should be preheated). Add the cream and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the cream to thicken a bit. Then add the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Cook pasta to al dente. Drain pasta and place in a warm bowl. Add sauce and cheese and mix well. Serve immediately. Spaghetti or any other pasta can be substituted.