Straccetti Recipes

STRACCETTI ALLA ROMANA

Steps:

• Slice the beef into very thin strips about 2" long. In a saute` pan add 3 Tbs of EV olive, the garlic (whole) and the sage. Saute` the garlic and add the beef. Saute` the beef for about 3-4 minutes while constantly stirring it. Add the wine. Salt and pepper to taste and let the wine evaporate. In the last minute of cooking, add 1 cup of arugula and mix well. Serve over a bed of fresh arugula.

STRACCETTI DI MANZO - SLICED STEAK AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Mound arugula on a large platter.
• Over high heat, heat oil with garlic and rosemary in a 12" heavy skillet turning garlic and rosemary once or twice, until garlic is golden, abut 4 minutes.
• Discard garlic and rosemary.
• Meanwhile, pat steaks dry and sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Slice steaks lengthwise, against the grain into 1/2" slices.
• Add meat to skillet, tossing with tongs to color evenly, about 1 minute for medium-rare.
• Arrange steak slices over the arugula.
• Add shallots rings to the oil along with the vinegars and 1/4 t salt. and pepper. Boil for 2 minutes. turn off heat.
• Using tongs, remove the shallots and arrange over the beef slices. Pour the hot dressing over the beef and lettuce.
• Serve immediately.

STRACCETTI CON SPECK E PORCINI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallots and saute until just tender. Stir in the speck and nipitella and cook until the speck is golden and crisp, about 4 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 8 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain well. Toss the pasta with the mushroom mixture, adding the vegetable broth to moisten. Sprinkle with the parsley and some Parmesan and toss.

STRACCETTI DI PESCE SPADA

Steps:

• Slice the swordfish into 1/2 by 2-inch strips. Dust with flour and toss to evenly coat. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil with garlic and chile peppers. Remove the garlic when golden brown. Shake off the excess flour from the swordfish strips and carefully place into hot olive oil. Season with salt and when the fish is golden in color, add the white wine. Let the wine reduce a little and then add the tomatoes. Reduce the tomatoes for approximately 3 minutes and add the black olives. Place on large plate and serve with fresh arugula.