Straw and hay *

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
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4ouncesWhite linguini
4ouncesGreen linguini
½cupButter; or margarine
cupCooked ham; cut in thin strips
¾cupPeas; cooked
1Jar sliced mushrooms; drained, 2 1/2-oz jar
2Egg yolks; well beaten
1cupHeavy cream
1cupFresh Parmesan cheese; grated

Directions

In a 6-quart heavy saucepan or dutch oven, cook linguini according to package directions until just tender. Drain well. Return linguini to pot. Add butter, ham, pease, and mushrooms. Set aside.

In a small bowl, beat egg yolks and cream with a fork or whisk until foamy. Slowly add cream mixture to linguini. Mix well. Stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese. Stir gently over medium high heat, until mixture is thickened. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Serve hot or cold.

Could substitute thin noodles for the linguini.

From. "Rare Collection," Junior League of Galveston County.