FRESH PASTA
Ingredients
600g plain flour
4 eggs
6 egg yolks
30ml olive oil
pinch of salt
Serves: Makes 700g, portion and freeze or halve recipe for smaller batch
Method
Break the eggs into a measuring jug or bowl, add the egg yolks, (egg whites will keep but do not worry if not needed but great for Macaroon Tarts ).
Place the flour in a food processor and switch the machine on
Slowly add the eggs and egg yolks, using the pulse button
When all the egg is in, add the olive oil and salt, mix briefly
Remove from the machine and lightly flour a surface and knead for a few minutes until even and smooth
Divide into 8 equal sized pieces, wrap in cling film,and allow to rest for at least an hour before rolling and cutting.
Any pasta not to be used can be frozen at this stage.
Roll with the pasta machine and cut into noodles
To cook drop into boiling salted water for 30 seconds, refresh in cold water and drain, toss with a little olive oil and set aside. To serve, heat through in an emulsion of butter and water
If using immediately rinse with boiling water toss with olive oil or melted butter and enjoy.