Make your own………. Please try its so easy and so delicious all you need is Tippo “00” flour (pasta flour) or you can just use good quality plain white flour and for every mug of flour add 1 x large egg.
At this point add any additional ingredients, garlic, pepper, herbs, even food colouring Squid ink if you’re feeling very adventurous.
After that mix in a bowl with a spatula or hands to bind together then Knead for a good 20 mins ( I know cook books always over do timings but this really is important)
Batter, beat and knead the S*** out of it. You need to do this as this is what helps cause the chemical reaction which turns the starch into sugars taking away the rubbery-ness (not sure that’s a word!)
From there you can use a pasta machine if you have one (I do now Robert Dyas £14.99) or good old-fashioned elbow grease if you don’t. To create your delightful pasta shapes!
Below I made a Tagliatelle, with Salted beef , Parmesan cream and Rocket to garnish.
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Heart Shaped Ravioli stuffed with Spinach, Pine nuts and ricotta.
NB. Literally cook it in pre boiled water for about 3 minutes NO LONGER!
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