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PASTA RIPIENA

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PASTA RIPIENA

Stuffed Fresh Pasta (Basic Recipe)

How to make the PASTA RIPIENA:

Fresh pasta is made with 1 lb. 2 oz. of flour and 5 whole eggs. In many regions of Italy only 4 eggs and a little water are used; in others, 2 eggs and more water. In other regions only the egg yolks and a little oil are employed. Regardless of these regional variations, the dough must be well kneaded - that is, until little bubbles are visible - before being stretched with the rolling pin.

Pour the flour on a pastry board, (spianatoia) in a cone-shaped, mound. Break the eggs into the center of the cone and blend the yolks with the whites, using a fork or fingers then begin gradually mixing the egg with the flour.

When the dough has thick texture, so that it is no longer possible to use a fork, the egg will no longer be liquid and about 1/2 of the flour will be incorporated. Continue to work with your hands, pushing the dough up from all sides, taking in as much flour as possible; keep on kneading for about 15 mins.

The dough must be thick and rather stiff, or it will be difficult to roll out, though it might seem to be the opposite.

Wrap the dough with a cloth and keep it under a weight for half an hour. This allows the dough (particularly the gluten in the dough) to relax; it will be less elastic and much easier to roll out after a short rest.

Recipe courtesy of The Italian Trade Commission.

Italian recipes summary

BREAD, PIZZA and FOCACCIA
SAUCES and DRESSINGS
Appetizers: VEGETABLES
Appetizers: UOVA and FRITTATA
Appetizers: MEAT and CHEESE
Appetizers: FISH
First Courses: SOUPS
First Courses: DRIED PASTA
First Courses: FRESH PASTA
First Courses: STUFFED FRESH PASTA
First Courses: RICE, POLENTA and GNOCCHI
Main Courses: BEEF and VEAL
Main Courses: PORK, LAMB and GOAT
Main Courses: POULTRY and GAME
Main Courses: FISH
Main Courses: SNAILS, FROGS, INNARDS and more
SALADS and SIDE ORDERS
DESSERTS
ICE CREAM