PASTA
        GREEK PASTA SALAD
      SERVES: 8 TO 10
        
      1 lb. shell macaroni 
      1/2 cup red onion or scallions finely chopped
      1 cup black olives (pitted) sliced 
      8 oz feta cheese (about 2 cups) crumbled
      1/4 cup green pepper finely chopped
      2 small tomatoes chopped
      1    cucumber sliced 
      6 tbls. red wine vinegar
      1/2-3/4 cup oil (I use between 1/4-1/2 cup)
      1 1/2 tsp. salt
      1/2 tsp. pepper
      2 tsp. dijon style mustard
        
          In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta to desired doneness, drain, cool and place in a large bowl.  Add the onion, olives, feta cheese, green pepper, tomatoes, and cucumber.  In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients; pour over the pasta and toss gently.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.
           
        HAY & STRAW FETTUCCINI
        SERVES: 8
          
        3 cloves garlic minced
        1/2 cup butter melted (I would use less next time)
        2 red peppers cut into julienne strips
        1 lb. fresh mushrooms
        1/2 cup beef broth
        3/4 cup heavy cream
        1/2 tsp. salt
        3 qt. water
        8 oz fettuccini uncooked
        8 oz spinach fettuccini uncooked
        parmesan cheese freshly grated
          
         
         
          Sauté garlic in melted butter in a large skillet until tender. Add
          pepper strips and sliced mushrooms, and sauté until tender. Stir in
          beef broth, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir in whipping cream; simmer 10 minutes or until mixture is slightly
          thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt. Remove from heat and
          set sauce aside. Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add
          fettuccini and return water to a boil. Boil 3 to 4 minutes or until
          fettuccini is tender, drain well.  Place fettuccini on a large serving
          platter. Pour sauce over fettuccini, tossing gently to combine.
          Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
           
        LINGUINE WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE
        SERVES: 4
          
        1/2 cup olive oil
        2-3 cloves garlic cloves minced
        2 cans (6 1/2 oz.)minced clams with juice
        1/2 cup clam juice
        1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
        1/2 tsp. dried oregano
        1/2 tsp. dried basil
        1/4-1/2 tsp. salt
        1/8 tsp. black pepper
        1 lb. linguine
          

        In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat; sauté the garlic for about 5 minutes, or until golden.  Add the minced clams, clam juice, parsley, oregano, basil, salt and red and black pepper.  Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.  Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook the linguine to desired doneness; drain.  Serve the clam sauce over the linguine.