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Cooking Pasta
WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let foods that contain perishable ingredients such as eggs, dairy products, and meats remain unrefrigerated for more than one hour.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Add 2 tsp (10 mL) salt and
1 tbs (15 mL) oil (optional) to
6 qt (5.7 L) boiling water. Gradually add pasta and continue to cook at a boil until pasta is “al dente” or slightly firm to
the bite. Pasta floats to the top of the water while cooking, so stir occasionally to keep it cooking evenly. Drain in a colander.
•Dry pasta – 7 minutes
•Fresh pasta –
Basic Egg Noodle Pasta
4 large eggs
3½ cups (830 mL) sifted
1tbs (15 mL) water
1tsp (2 mL) salt
Break eggs into a glass measuring cup. Check to see that eggs measure 7/8 cup (207 mL). If less than 7/8 cup (207 mL), add water, 1 tsp (2 mL) at a time, until measurement is reached.
Place flour and salt in stand mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater. Turn to Speed 2 and gradually add eggs and 1 tbs (15 ML) water. Mix for 30 seconds. Stop mixer and exchange flat beater for dough hook. Turn to Speed 2 and knead for 2 minutes.
Remove mixture from bowl and place on clean surface. Dough may appear crumbly. Hand knead for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until dough is smooth, pliable and holds together in a ball.
Form
Yield: About 1 ¼ pounds (579 g) dough
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