Basil Noodles

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time1 1⁄2 hours
Main IngredientBasil

Description

A simple way to make noodles from scratch. And so good besides!

Ingredients

1 1⁄4cfresh basil leaves
3cflour
1⁄4cwater (+ 1 more Tablespoon)
2tOlive Oil
3 eggs

Notes

Did you know that basil repels mosquitoes and flies? It's true!

Instructions

Place basil in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour, process until blended. Add eggs, water and oil. Process for 15-20 seconds or until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, (about 8-10 minutes). Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Then divide into fourths.

On a floured surface, roll each portion of the dough to 1/16" thickness. Roll up jelly-roll style and cut into 1/4" slices. Separate and unroll the slices. Hang the noodles to dry or let stand on a clean towel for at least 1 hour.

Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain and serve.