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Basil or Spinach Pasta Noodles

Here's how you make Basil or Spinach Pasta Noodles
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  • Servings: 5
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 5m
  • The following recipe serves 5 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves or fresh spinach
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup water, plus
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place basil or spinach in a food processor, cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour, process until blended.

  • Step 2: Add eggs, water, and oil. Process 15 - 20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.

  • Step 3: Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth, about 8 - 10 minutes.

  • Step 4: Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths.

  • Step 5: On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.

  • Step 6: Roll up jelly roll style and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Separate and unroll the slices carefully.

  • Step 7: Hang to dry on a pasta rack, or let stand on a clean towel for one hour.

  • Step 8: Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4 - 5 minutes or until tender, drain and serve.


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