Friday, May 15, 2009

Fresh Tagliatelle




Either with a pasta machine or without, with just a rolling pin, you can make at home the best tasting pasta.
And the ingredients:
Very minimal, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and as much flour to make a nice firm dough.
Directions:
Start by choosing a medium size ceramic/plastic/glass bowl in which you crack the egg.
Add the salt and start whisking with a fork.
Gradually add all purpose flour and stir with the fork until the dough is firm.
At this point you should remove the dough ball from the bowl and place it on your counter/table and add some flour.
Knead the dough until it feels soft, smooth, and pliable enough.
Now if you have a pasta machine, you need to roll it multiple times until you reach the desired consistency, cut it and boil it in salted water for 6 to 8 minutes, or until you like how it feels when you bite into it.
Drain and use as any other pasta.
Ok, if you DON'T have a pasta machine, you will need a floured rolling pin.
Roll slowly but firmly the dough on your work surface, starting at the middle and working your way towards the edges.
Flip it over and roll until it is as thin as you want it to be.
Sprinkle little flour on top and roll it loosely and with a sharp knife, cut 1/4 inch wide strips.
Fluff and boil in salted water for 6 to 8 minutes, or until you like how it feels when you bite into it.
Drain and use as any other pasta.
Give it a try !

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