Fresh Pasta

Name: Fresh Pasta - Lidia J.
Ingredients: 300 grams of flour; 3 eggs; 3 teaspoons of water; salt; 1 teaspoon of olive oil

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Pasta is an excellent choice for a quick and easy meal, and it is also very economical. It can be prepared in various ways, whether you prefer a simple sauce with butter or cheese, or you venture into more elaborate sauces. Regardless of the occasion, pasta is always welcome. Preparing fresh pasta is a simple process, but it allows you to explore a wide range of flavors and textures by modifying the basic ingredients. The first step to achieving perfect dough is to ensure that it is dry and compact. If the dough is too wet, it will be difficult to work with, so don’t hesitate to add more flour until you achieve the desired consistency. Processing the ingredients is essential to create a homogeneous and elastic dough that is easy to shape. Start by pouring the flour into a large bowl or on a work surface, forming a well. In another container, beat the eggs together with a little water and salt. Gradually add three parts of the egg mixture over the flour, mixing with a knife. If necessary, add the rest of the mixture and the oil, continuing to knead the dough for about 20 minutes until you achieve an elastic texture. After you finish kneading, let the dough rest for 5-10 minutes. Check if it is elastic enough: if, when pressed lightly, it quickly returns to its original shape, it is ready to be worked. If not, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest for another 10 minutes. When the dough is ready, divide it into four pieces and roll each piece with a rolling pin. If you have a pasta machine, use it to cut the dough into tagliatelle or spaghetti. If not, no problem; you can create the desired shapes by hand, just as my granddaughter Alessia did, who was excited to participate in making fresh pasta. This pasta can also be frozen, either in freezer bags or in aluminum foil, for a maximum duration of three months. When you decide to use it, there is no need to thaw it; you can boil it directly. To cook it immediately, bring water to a boil, add salt and a little oil. Once the water has started to boil, add the pasta and let it cook for 5 minutes for an 'al dente' result, or 10 minutes if you prefer the pasta more cooked. We chose to serve it with a mascarpone sauce, in which we added pieces of smoked salmon. The result was so delicious that we couldn’t resist waiting to photograph it; we enjoyed it immediately. We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we did. Bon appétit!

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300 grams of flour
3 eggs
3 teaspoons of water
salt
1 teaspoon of olive oil

Fresh Pasta

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