Italian Pasta Recipes - Red Pasta (Pasta Rossa) Recipe

Ingredients                     

• 450 g/1lb/4 cups plain (all-purpose) flour

• 1.5 ml/1/4 tsp salt

• 4 eggs, beaten

• 45 ml/3 tbsp tomato puree (paste)

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Method:

1. Sift the flour and salt in a bowl and blend in the eggs and tomato puree.

2. The red color can be altered by the quantity of tomato puree included in the recipe.

3. Knead very thoroughly until smooth. Cover the bowl with a cloth and leave to stand for 30 minutes.

4. Roll out the dough thinly and cut into strips to make noodles. Hang up to dry or place on a clean cloth over the back of a chair.

5. The pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.

6. Cook in plenty of boiling, salted water for 3-5 minutes, depending on thickness until just tender but still with some texture. Drain and use as required.