HOMEMADE BASIL PASTA2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil* (or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil s
Mix flour, basil and salt. Place flour mixture in a mound on surface or in large bowl. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add eggs, water and oil. Mix thoroughly with fork, gradually bringing flour mixture to center, until dough forms (dough may be slightly dry). Gather dough into ball. Knead on floured surface about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll, cut as desired and cook (see
Working with Fresh Pasta Dough - click here).
*Out of fresh basil? Use any fresh herb you have on hand or use 1 teaspoon dried, crushed leaves, instead.
About 6 cups cooked pasta
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe booklet: Bravo! Pasta, Betty Crocker Creative Recipes No. 79, April 1993