Pasta Doughs

There’s nothing like comfort food.  Many of us consider pasta a comfort food.  When you have a little time – fresh home made pasta make a meal.  Here are some of my favorite dough recipes.  Enjoy!

Basic

3 1/2 to 4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
4 extra large eggs
1/2 teaspoon olive oil

Knead and let rest for 30 minutes, then shape.

Green Pasta

3 1/2 to 4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
4 extra large eggs
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
6 ounces frozen finely chopped spinach, defrosted and dried

Knead and let rest for 30 minutes, then shape.

Black Pepper

3 1/2 to 4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
4 jumbo eggs
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
2 Tablespoons finely ground pepper

Knead and let rest for 30 minutes, then shape.