Poppy Seed Pasta

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 8
 

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour*
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or
1 teaspoon dried herb -- crushed, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
4 1/2 quarts water
1/4 teaspoon salt -- if desired
 

Preparation:

Mix flour, poppy seeds, herb and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture. Mix in eggs, 1/4 cup water and the oil thoroughly. (If dough is too dry, mix in a few drops of water. If dough is too sticky, mix in small amount of flour.) Gather dough into ball. Knead on floured surface about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Divide dough into 4 equal parts. Roll one part at a time into paper-thin rectangle on generously floured surface (keep remaining dough covered). Loosely fold rectangle lengthwise into thirds. (If using pasta machine, pass dough through machine until 1/16-inch thick.) Heat 4-1/2 quarts water to boiling. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pasta. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until almost tender; drain.