PASTA DAY IN THE MANOR

I loved today ..making pasta , I don't do it enough . The pasta .....250 gm of mid strength flour (00 plain flour ) combined with a pinch of salt in a large bowl . Make a well in the centre . In a separate bowl mix together 2 eggs and 3 egg yolks with a fork , and add this egg mixture to the flour well using a fork , gradually incorporating the flour in from the sides. Now using your hands knead to form a dough . knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic , cover with cling film and place in the refrigerator for 2.5 hours to rest . Cut the dough into 4 pieces and using a pasta machine shape as desired . If I was serving you , this pasta would be served with fresh pesto . For me pesto has to be made with basil leaves , minced garlic , pine nuts and parmesan cheese , pureed. When the pesto starts to thicken add a drizzle of olive oil a little at the timer , the finshed sauce should be the consistency of creamed butter . Do not complicate pasta , simple is always best ...