Straw and Hay

 4 oz uncooked white linguini

4 oz uncooked green linguini

1/2 c butter

1/2 c cooked ham, cut in thin strips

3/4 cup peas

1/3 cup black olives, sliced

small can sliced mushrooms, drained

small jar diced pimento, drained

2 egg yolks, well beaten

1 c whipping cream

1 c grated parmesan cheese

Cook linguine in boiling salted water until tender, drain and return to pot.

Stir in butter, add ham, peas, olives, mushrooms and 1/2 pimento.

In a small bowl combine eggs and cream. Slowly add this mixture to warm linguine, stirring well. Add 1/2 parmesan cheese. Stir over medium heat until mixture thickens. Don't let eggs curdle.

Serve garnished with the remaining cheese, pimento and parsley.