I've been wanting to try this for so long! All made by hand and I'm super happy with the results. I definitely need to invest in a pasta roller though…
* 3 eggs
* 300 grams plain flour
Mixed by hand with fork and then worked together by hand, then much kneeding. Once together wrapped tightly in cling film and left to rest for 30 mins. Whilst resting time to make the filling:
* 250g spinach
* 250g ricotta cheese
* 50g parmesan (grated)
Steamed the spinach until wilted then washed with cold water, patted dry and then chopped and mixed with cheeses.
Once pasta dough had rested I cut into four and then rolled out into sheets (very hard with just a rolling pin).
Heaped teaspoon of filling into small balls on one half of a pasta sheet, brushed the other side with tepid water then folded over. Pressed the air out and sealed with the side of a knife, then cut out into irregular shapes (I'm not wasting anything!).
Slipped into a large boiling pan of salted water for 3 minutes then served with a simple tomato sauce with grilled chorizo.
by Crasstoe
4 Comments
I try to make everything from scratch. It takes a lot more time, but I think the results are always worth that extra time.
Is it worth the effort?
That erratic cutting says “screw it, I’m hungry”.
Looks great!
Bit more kneading on the dough but otherwise great job!