Pasta making...

Pasta making - a task much less daunting that I thought!  And besides, there's nothing nicer than pasta fresca!  The most important ingredient is the pasta machine, but if you have one, here's a quick and easy recipe for you to try...

Basic pasta dough

Serves 2 to 4 (depending on size of portions)

Ingredients
200g cake flour
2 eggs
15ml olive oil
3ml salt

Method
1.  Place 175g of the flour into the bowl of the food processor.
2.  Add the remaining ingredients and process until a ball forms.
3.  Add sufficient extra flour until the dough is firm yet pliable.
4.  Allow to rest for 10 to 20 minutes.
5.  Divide into three . 
6.  Roll out, starting on the thickest setting and working your way backwards to the number 3 setting.
7.  Cut to the desired size and leave hanging on a rack until ready to use.
8.  Cook in plenty of salted water, and add to your sauce.

Variations
A.  Green pasta - add 30g cooked pureed spinach to the eggs...
B.  Red pasta - add 10ml tomato paste to the eggs...

Enjoy!!!

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Comments

[Sophia Lindop]

Dear Nina, thank you for the award and your encouragement! Your passion and dedication to good food also inspires me, and I am so glad our paths crossed!
Love...

[nina]

The most fun I had in the kitchen was with my children and a pasta machine.....we all loved it. Thx for reminding me.

I left you an award on my site, play along if you want or just know that you inspire me!