Which did I prefer? The hand made ,hand rolled? Or food processor made,machine rollled?
Both.
I loved making both..
The small affordable machine worked charmingly for me..
Effortless.. easy clean up..no sticking no fuss no muss..
I cannot wait to try more variations..more colors:)
Jacques bought an apron in Florence..next time I will dress for the part:)
I loved Florence!
He rarely buys souvenirs..but like me..enjoys aprons I guess:)
The recipe that I used for the pasta is from Josée Di Stasio's Cookbook..Pasta et cetera...
Elena Faita co-owner of Dante is recognized as the author of it.(I love that store!)
La Recette~
3 cups of 00 flour(which I did not have ..now I do..I used regular unbleached flour)
4 large eggs
2 tbsps evoo
2-3 tbsps water at need
Sift flour as a well..add eggs and oil in center and start whipping w/ fork incorporating the flour little by little.... Knead 10 mins.. wrap for 10-30 mins.. roll and cut..
Or place flour eggs and oil in a food processor until it comes together and knead 10 ins(That's what I did)..
Then..
I used the machine to make my shapes..
I can't wait to make it again..
I'm putting the Kitchen Aid Mixer with the pasta attachment on my wish list after seeing your beautiful pasta! I bought a pasta maker as a "Thank You" gift for a friend of mine. He loved it - but I've never had one of my own. Lovely photos again - I so enjoy your blog. Sending sunshine and warmth your way!
ReplyDeleteoh i love those nests... and the parsley pasta, how fun is that! i can't beleive its taken you so long to splurge for yourself.
ReplyDeletei have that same firenze pic... we see the same things, but you make things so much beter then me, which is why i adore you, i learn, smile and marvel~
Oh boy, now I'm in the mood to make pasta! Love using my little handcrank machine.My favorite recipe for lasagna (and this can change)is on the Fine Cooking site. I believe it is Joyce Golstein's recipe. It requires hand chopping the meat instead of using pre-ground beef. It's a rougher texture and I believe gives a better flavor. Also uses a bechamel sauce. Very tasty! Love your blog and photographs!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so inspirational, Ms. M!! Your pasta looks parfait!! I am so in the mood to make pasta now... ;)
ReplyDeleteI too love making pasta. I have an old hand crank machine I use to roll out and cut my pasta, but I love kneading it by hand. You have inspired me to make pasta tomorrow. Little squares of dough with different herbs filling the centers, floating in a bowl of consommé. Thanks for the trip to Italy.
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ReplyDeleteWe were in Florence a few years ago for our 25th anniversary and bought new wedding rings on the bridge there which is laden with gold shops :)
I don't cook, but my husband does, he could have been a chef, he would love your blog, he loves to make pasta and bread when he has time. It's the Italian in him :)
yum yum!!!I must have a try!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are having fun! I have the hand machine..we thought it would be good for the rugelach..it wasn't..:( too much butter..
ReplyDeleteMaybe someday I will use it for what it was meant for! :)
I did play in the kitchen today..goodies for Easter, and avgolemono..
Yes, pasta perfection. The parsley pasta is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMerçi!
ReplyDeleteYour pasta looks wonderful! Wasn't it fun? I loved making mine and it was soooo good :)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun Susan..and we enjoyed it so much too..
ReplyDeleteYou inspired me also!
Et puis j'aime ton rouleau, aussi ! ;o)
ReplyDeleteNever made home made pasta before and have wanted to for a while. I am going to try your recipe!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
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