Sunday, May 31, 2009

Classic Pasta Dough

My mom gave me her old pasta maker she had since her wedding shower. I am always up for pasta and decided to give it a try. I now have to say there is nothing like fresh homemade pasta. This recipe is a classic dough, but you can add basil, garlic, sun dried tomatoes or anything else your heart desires.

1 1/4 cups wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs

Combine flour, salt and eggs in a food processor; until mixture is not crumbly. Turn dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 4 minutes). Wrap dough with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Unwrap dough. Divide into 8 equal portions. Pass one portion at a time through pasta roller on widest setting. Fold dough in half twice and pass through again. Pass dough through each setting to make 8 (15 x 3 inch) pasta strips.

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