Chestnut Pasta
Submitted by: LaDolcevita
"Chestnuts are no longer just roasted by an open fire.
Now, I have a great chestnut pasta recipe.
It takes a while to prepare, but it's a labor of love and an unmatched sensation to your taste buds. Enjoy! Buon Appetito!"
Ingredients
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 cup whole wheat flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 dash ground nutmeg
* 1 dash ground black pepper
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 cup chestnut puree
* 1/2 cup warm water
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* 1/2 cup olive oil
* 5 cloves garlic, minced
* 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
* salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine flour, whole wheat flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper; mix.
Make a well in the center and add eggs and 2 tablespoons olive oil; beat well.
In a bowl combine chestnut puree and 1/2 cup water; add to egg mixture. Incorporate flour and egg mix.
Dough will be very stiff. Adjust with more flour or water. Knead for 10 minutes and allow dough to rest for 5 minutes.
2. Cut off a handful of dough. With a rolling pin, roll 6 inch wide strips, 1/16" thick.
Use a pasta machine if you have one. Dust strips with flour. Allow to slightly dry on muslin cloth. Cut into long pasta 1/4" wide. Dry for 30 minutes.
3. Add pasta to a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water with a tablespoon of oil. Boil for 5 minutes; drain.
Mix pasta with olive oil, minced garlic, Romano cheese, salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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