Creamy Pork and Mushroom Fettuccine: A Delectable Spin on Straw and Hay Pasta

Straw and Hay Pork Pasta Recipe

Description:
Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Straw and Hay Pork Pasta, a cherished recipe originating from Family Circle magazine in the 1980s. This dish combines the richness of fettuccine with the vibrancy of spinach noodles, resulting in a wonderfully tasty meal that ranks among the top 10 favorites for many. The marriage of flavors in this dish is simply divine, making it a must-try for any food enthusiast.

Recipe Details:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

Quantity	Ingredient
2	Onions
1	Garlic clove
1/2	Cup butter
8	Slices of ham
8	Mushrooms
1	Teaspoon basil
1/2	Teaspoon salt
1/4	Teaspoon nutmeg
1	Teaspoon sage
1	Teaspoon fresh ground pepper
	Heavy cream
1	Pound fettuccine pasta
1	Pound spinach fettuccine
	Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

In a medium skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in 1/4 cup of butter until the onion turns golden and fragrant.
Stir in the ham, mushrooms, basil, salt, nutmeg, sage, thyme, and pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and continue cooking, stirring until the sauce slightly thickens. Once thickened, remove from heat and set aside.
In a large deep skillet, melt the remaining butter over low heat. Blend in the remaining 1/2 cup of heavy cream until well combined.
Add the fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss lightly to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
Incorporate 1/2 of the ham and mushroom sauce along with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese into the pasta. Toss everything together until well combined.
Create a well in the center of the pasta and pour in the remaining ham and mushroom sauce.
Serve the Straw and Hay Pork Pasta immediately, allowing your guests to revel in the delightful flavors and textures of this exquisite dish.