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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This recipe is our favorite use for our summer crop of basil. We even grown a monster leaf variety of basil just to create this pasta.Janine M Colasurdo, Chesapeake, Virginia Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups fresh basil leaves |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 eggs |
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Place basil in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour; process until blended. Add the eggs, water and oil. Process for 15-20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths.
3. On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Roll up jelly-roll style and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Separate and unroll the slices. Hang to dry or let stand on a clean towel for 1 hour. Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain. Yield: 8 servings.
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