Basil Noodles
This recipe is our favorite use for our summer crop of basil. We even grown a monster leaf variety of basil just to create this pasta.—Janine M Colasurdo, Chesapeake, Virginia
Make This Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 Eggland’s Best Eggs (large)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Preparation
Place basil in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped.
Add flour and process until blended.
Add in the eggs, water and oil. Process for 15-20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
Turn onto a floured surface and 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 dough to 1/16-in. thickness.
Roll up jelly-roll style and cut into 1/4-in. slices.
Separate and unroll the slices.
Hang to dry or let stand on a clean towel for 1 hour.
Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain.
Nutrition
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Learn MoreServing Size | 1 serving |
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Calories | 204 |
Fat | 3 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Cholesterol | 66 mg |
Sodium | 24 mg |
Carbohydrates | 36 g |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
Protein | 7 g |