Paglia E Fieno ( Straw And Hay) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb white linguine
1/2 lb spinach linguine
olive oil
boiling water (2 large pots)
1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 to 10 slices (1 stick)
12 medium stemmed mushrooms, very thinly sliced
1/4 lb prosciutto, very thinly sliced and cut into 1/4 inch strips
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb parmesan cheese, freshly grated
salt and pepper, to taste
additional parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving

Preparation

Cook pastas separately, al dente, adding a few drops of olive oil to each pot.
Drain quickly, allowing some water to remain, and combine in one pot over very low heat.
Stir in butter,mushrooms,and prosciutto with large wooden spoons or forks.
Add chicken broth and cream, tossing gently but thoroughly.
Sprinkle with parmesan and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve in heated bowls with additional parmesan passed separately.