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.Homemade Pasta

Source of Recipe

From "Scratch" by Maria Rodale


Recipe Introduction

"Making pasta from scratch may seem hard, but it's not. Here's a great story to show you why. My kids and I were sitting on the couch wondering what to eat. We decided on soup. 'I wish we had some plain pasta to put in it,' I said. 'I'll make some,' said my daughter Eve, age 17. 'I'll help!' said Lucia, age 8. Fifteen minutes later, we had homemade pasta. And fifteen minutes after that, my wish came true. Here is Eve's recipe, which she learned in Italy."

List of Ingredients

◦ � cup all-purpose flour
◦ 1 large egg


Recipe

Pour the flour onto a clean work surface and create a well in the center. Add the egg to the well and, using a fork, slowly and gradually combine the flour with the egg, starting at the inner edge of the well.

When the mixture is dry enough to knead, use your hands to bring it together and start kneading. Knead for about 5 minutes�the dough should feel a little elastic. Flatten the dough and feed through a pasta machine at the thickest setting. Repeat 7 times, using a thinner setting each time. Cut or slice the shapes you prefer from the pasta, using a knife or the setting on your pasta machine.

Cook in a large saucepan of boiling water for one to two minutes, until al dente. Drain and serve.

Serves 2




❧ Tip:
To increase the quantity of pasta, simply multiply the flour and egg. If using whole wheat flour, only use � cup of whole wheat flour to one egg.