Straw and Hay (Paglia e Fieno)
Straw and Hay (Paglia e Fieno)
Serves 4
10 min.
active cooking time
20 min.
total cooking time
This creamy take on "straw and hay" pasta is rich, hearty and satisfying. Fresh linguine is tossed in our Signature Fresh Alfredo Sauce, then finished with savory ham and sweet peas for a comforting, classic combination.
Ingredients
A note about gluten: When gluten-free pasta is used, this recipe is gluten free.
- salt, for cooking the pasta
1 tbsp.
Kowalski's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ lb.
(up to 1 lb.)
chopped ham (such as leftover holiday ham)
1 cup
frozen peas
16 oz.
(1 container)
Kowalski's Signature Fresh Alfredo Sauce
18 oz.
(2 pkgs.)
Kowalski's Fresh Artisan Egg Linguine (or Fettuccine)
- garnishes, to taste (optional): freshly grated Kowalski's Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese, chopped fresh Italian parsley or basil, freshly ground Kowalski's Black Peppercorns and freshly grated nutmeg
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ham and frozen peas; cook for 2 min.
- Add Alfredo sauce; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3-5 min.
- Cook pasta in boiling water according to pkg. directions (do not overcook); near the end of cooking time, scoop about ½ cup pasta cooking water from the pot and reserve.
- Drain pasta; add to sauce and toss to coat. Add hot reserved pasta water a bit at a time as needed until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Divide pasta among 4 individual serving dishes; garnish as desired. Serve immediately.
Find It!
- Find Kowalski's Signature Fresh Alfredo Sauce and Kowalski’s Fresh Artisan Pastas in the Dairy Aisle.
- Find Kowalski's Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese in the Specialty Cheese Department.
Tasty Tips:
- To add more "hay" to this recipe, substitute 8 oz. dried green linguine for 1 pkg. Kowalski’s Fresh Artisan Egg Linguine. Cook the dried and fresh pastas separately according to pkg. directions.
- No leftover ham? Find ham steaks in the Meat Department or order thick-cut slices of Boar’s Head Ham from the Deli Service Counter.
