Making ones own pasta.

[janiejoey]

I was reading the bread making machine post, and it reminded me of making your own pasta.

My DH had bought a pasta maker for me years ago. I decided to dust it off and make a batch. I used semolina flour, chick pea flour (garbanzo beans) with egg whites and a dash of water. They are now hanging on the pasta dryer, drying. I think a white sauce with shrimp (and chick pea pasta) sounds good to me this weekend.

Anyone else make their own pasta out there?

Janie

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[Lulu Belle]

My husband and I make our own pasta every now and then. It's a lot of fun! But then my husband is a big foodie, so we are always trying new things to make. Right now he's on a sausage making kick. Those trips to Germany inspired him!

 

[janiejoey]

Hi Lulu,

Have you ever made spinach pasta, beet, cranberry, carrot, corn pasta, or anything like that, and if so, was it good?

Janie

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[saia11]

Janie,
I make my own spinach (or kale) pasta all the time. I throw in dried oregano and thyme and some roasted garlic. I use whole wheat flour and no eggs, just water with a little balsalmic vinegar. I've never done any of the other flavors you mention, but this one comes out AMAZING! I usually pair it with roasted vegetables, some chickpeas, really good olive oil, more balsalmic, and sea salt. :9 (I don't salt the pasta or water).

Oh, and BTW, I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! your cat Higgin I think I emailed her picture to about 10 people. She's the cutest thing we've ever seen :7

Mattea

 

[EVCT]

My husband is a chef and makes pasta from scratch all the time.I had one of those machines and could never get it to work correctly.
Ellen

 

[bayerngirl]

Hi Janie,
go to foodtv.com. Giada De Laurentiis Everday Italian recipes are the best!
Belinda

 

[Lulu Belle]

We've made spinach pasta before, and it was VERY good! I suggest you make that one right away!

 

[janiejoey]

Mattea,

thank you, we love her too. She is special.

I'll be looking for recipes on the internet, thanks everyone.

Janie

The idea is to die young as late as possible.

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