Straw And Hay Vegetable Salad Recipes

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.

GARDEN-STYLE STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH BAGNA CAUDA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a small pot of water to a low boil, then add the garlic and simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool, then drain, peel and mash into a paste. Season with sea salt.
• Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a large pot and season with salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Cut the vegetables into similar shapes and sizes but keep them separate. Blanch the vegetables, one kind at a time, until tender-crisp. Delicate vegetables like thin beans will take 1 to 2 minutes, firmer vegetables like squash will take 3 minutes. After each batch, transfer them to the ice bath to cool using a spider or a small strainer. Drain well.
• Heat the EVOO in a small pot over medium heat. Add the anchovies and stir until they break down and melt into the oil. Add the heavy cream, butter and garlic paste, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Let the sauce cool, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight (or longer).
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta and season with salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the vegetables in the last 2 minutes of cooking to reheat them. Reheat the bagna cauda sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
• Toss the pasta and vegetables with the sauce and the parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

"STRAW AND HAY"

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta, roll the dough, and cut into tagliolini as described on page 180.
• Bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil in an 8-quart pot over high heat. Trim the roots, tips, and any yellow or wilted leaves from the scallions. Cut them in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 3-inch lengths. Cut the scallion pieces lengthwise into thin strips. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peas and butter and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the prosciutto and toss until it changes color, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and heat to a boil. Reduce heat to simmering and cook until the liquid is reduced by half. Add the heavy cream and continue to simmer until the liquid is lightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Shake the fettuccine in a colander to remove as much of the flour as possible. Stir the pasta into the boiling water. Return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook the pasta, semi-covered, stirring occasionally, until done, about 2 minutes or less after the water returns to a boil. (When the pasta rises to the surface, it is done.)
• If the skillet is large enough to accommodate the sauce and pasta, fish the pasta out of the boiling water with a large wire skimmer and add it directly to the sauce in the skillet. If not, drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and pour in the sauce. Bring the sauce and pasta to a boil, stirring to coat the pasta with sauce. Cook until the sauce is reduced enough to form a creamy, gliding sauce. Remove from the heat, toss in the grated cheese, and serve immediately in warm bowls.

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.

EASY STRAW AND HAY

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine in large saucepan to desired doneness as directed on package. (Spinach fettuccine may cook in less time; add to plain fettuccine according to times on package.) Add broccoli during last 3 to 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain in colander.
• In same saucepan, heat sauce as directed on jar. Add fettuccine and broccoli; mix well. Stir in ham, roasted peppers and olives. Sprinkle with cheese.

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 AND HAY PASTA

Steps:

• Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms, ham, parsley and onion in margarine, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender. Stir in brandy. Cook uncovered until liquid has evaporated.
• Stir in whipping cream, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
• Cook and drain fettuccines as directed on package. Mix fettuccines and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with pepper.

GARLIC IN THE STRAW AND HAY

Steps:

• Melt 3 Tablespoons butter in large frying pan. Add garlic and saute until slightly brown.
• Add sliced mushrooms, sprinkle with a dash of salt and saute for 3 minutes tossing occasionally.
• Remove from heat.
• In another pan, saute prosciutto in remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter until browned.
• Using 2 pots cook pasta according to directions. The green pasta will take about 1 minute longer to cook then the white.
• After draining the pastas, combine the pastas in a large bowl.
• Reheat skillet with garlic and mushrooms, add cream and chicken broth. When sauce simmers, add parmesan cheese and stir to mix.
• Add prosciutto and toss again.
• Add the pastas to pan, and heat until warm.
• Sprinkle with additional parmesan to taste.