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Straw and hay pasta with mixed meats and mushrooms

17/11/2023

I can guide you through the preparation of Straw and Hay pasta with mixed meats and mushrooms, a rich and tasty dish that combines egg pasta with a variety of meats and the rustic flavour of mushrooms. Here’s how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 250 g of “Straw and Hay” pasta (half spinach green, half egg yellow)
  • 200 g of beef, cut into strips
  • 200 g of pork, cut into strips
  • 200 g of chicken breast, cut into strips
  • 300 g of mixed mushrooms (such as champignons, porcini, honey fungus), cleaned and sliced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 glass of white wine
  • 150 ml of cooking cream
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve

Preparation

  1. Start by sautéing in a large skillet with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil the chopped onion and garlic. Let them brown over medium heat.

  2. Add the meats cut into strips and sauté until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

  3. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate on high heat.

  4. Add the sliced mushrooms and let them cook for about 10 minutes, until they are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the “Straw and Hay” pasta according to the cooking time instructions on the package.

  6. Once the meats and mushrooms are cooked, lower the heat and add the cooking cream, stirring gently to blend the flavors.

  7. Drain the pasta al dente and transfer it into the pan with the meat and mushroom sauce. Mix well to flavour the pasta.

  8. Serve immediately, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkling of grated Parmesan cheese.

Curiosity

Straw and Hay is a dish characterized by the use of two types of pasta: one yellow, similar to hay, and the other green, similar to straw. This pasta is typical of the Emilian cuisine and is often accompanied by rich and flavorful sauces like the one with mixed meats and mushrooms we have prepared. The contrast in colour, besides being aesthetically pleasing, is also a way to play with flavours as the green spinach pasta introduces a pleasant vegetable note to the palate.