Recipe: Hay and Straw Pasta with Asparagus and Eggs
Category: Main Dishes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Hay and Straw Egg Pasta (Paglia e Fieno) | 230g |
| Asparagus | 700g |
| Ricotta (cow’s milk) | 300g |
| Grana Padano DOP (grated) | 50g |
| Eggs | 4 |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Nutmeg (freshly grated) | To taste |
| Extra virgin olive oil | To taste |
| Grana Padano DOP (for garnish) | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the eggs: Begin by placing the eggs in a pot of boiling water and cooking them for 8-10 minutes. Once they are cooked, remove them from the boiling water and immediately cool them under cold running water. Once cooled, peel the eggs and separate the egg whites from the yolks.
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Make the ricotta cream: In a food processor with a blade attachment, combine the ricotta with freshly grated nutmeg. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and blend until you achieve a smooth, homogeneous cream.
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Add Grana Padano: Transfer the ricotta cream into a large mixing bowl and stir in the grated Grana Padano cheese. Mix thoroughly using a spoon and set the cream aside for later.
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Cook the asparagus: Place the asparagus in an asparagus cooker or a large pot. Cook until tender, then slice the asparagus into bite-sized pieces. In a frying pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and sauté the asparagus pieces for a few minutes to enhance their flavor. Once done, turn off the heat and set aside a few asparagus tips to garnish the dish.
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Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Hay and Straw pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the pasta and immediately add it to the pan with the sautéed asparagus.
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Combine the pasta and ricotta cream: Pour the ricotta cream into the pan with the pasta and asparagus. Stir gently to combine, making sure the pasta is coated evenly with the creamy ricotta mixture.
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Finish the dish: Before serving, sprinkle a generous amount of grated Grana Padano on top of the pasta and garnish the plates with the reserved asparagus tips.
Your Hay and Straw Pasta with Asparagus and Eggs is now ready to serve! Enjoy this delightful and flavorful dish that brings the perfect balance of creamy, savory, and fresh flavors to your table.
This dish combines the rich textures of creamy ricotta, the brightness of asparagus, and the comforting feel of Hay and Straw pasta. The addition of eggs and Grana Padano brings a luxurious and satisfying touch to this simple yet elegant recipe, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or special occasions.
