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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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...
Posted by: Sophia Lindop | Nov 13, 2008 at 10:05 AM
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!
Posted by: nina | Nov 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM