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:
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In a medium skillet, sauté the onions and garlic in 1/4 cup of butter until the onion turns golden and fragrant.
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Stir in the ham, mushrooms, basil, salt, nutmeg, sage, thyme, and pepper. Sauté for about 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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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.
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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.
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Add the fettuccine pasta to the skillet and toss lightly to coat the pasta with the creamy sauce.
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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.
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Create a well in the center of the pasta and pour in the remaining ham and mushroom sauce.
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Serve the Straw and Hay Pork Pasta immediately, allowing your guests to revel in the delightful flavors and textures of this exquisite dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 615.1
- Fat Content: 36.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 21.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 179.3mg
- Sodium Content: 1042.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 50g
- Fiber Content: 0.9g
- Sugar Content: 2.3g
- Protein Content: 23g
Keywords:
Meat, European, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Enjoy your culinary adventure with this delectable Straw and Hay Pork Pasta recipe! 🍝🧀
