Fettuccini With Mushroom Ham And Rose Sauce Recipes

FETTUCCINI WITH MUSHROOM, HAM, AND ROSE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large saute pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in the sliced mushrooms and the oregano, basil, parsley and red peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally until the liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated. Add the ham pieces and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes.
• Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in the spaghetti sauce, blending it into the cream. Cook, stirring occasionally until the sauce has reduced by a third and reaches a thick consistency. Place fettuccini on plates and ladle even portions of sauce over the top.

MUSHROOM PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes; cool. Transfer to freezer bags or containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. , To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Heat and serve.

CREAMY HAM & MUSHROOM PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then melt a little butter in a large saucepan. Fry the mushrooms for a couple of mins, then scoop out and set aside. Use some kitchen paper to wipe out the pan.
• Melt the remaining butter in the pan, then add most of the onions and soften for 1 min. Stir in the flour for another min, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a lump-free sauce. Increase the heat and bubble the sauce, stirring for a few mins to thicken. Turn off the heat, stir in the ham and most of the cheese, then season to taste.
• Tip the pasta and mushrooms into a large ovenproof dish, then pour over the sauce and mix well in the dish. Scatter over the remaining cheese and spring onions, then bake for 10 mins until golden.