Hand rolled home made Pasta

While we think of Pasta, we always think of store bought ones. But making Pasta at home is not that tough and depending on the shape is quite easy.

Gnocchetti is a easy shape to make. And the special machines used are - fork and your thumb!

Ingredients:
All purpose flour / maida - 1 cup
Semolina / rava - 1/3 cup

Salt to taste

Olive oil - 2 tbsp

Method:

Mix the Flour, Semolina and salt.

Add just enough water to make a stiff dough. 

Add the Olive oil and knead well.

Keep covered for minimum 1 hour.

When you ready to shape the pasta, knead again.

To make Gnocchetti, you need a fork or anything serrated.

When you ready to cook the pasta, boil a lot of water with salt. 
When it comes to a rolling boil, add a handful of the rolled pasta and wait for it to float up. 
Take one and bite, if it feels cooked; strain. Otherwise continue cooking for 2-3 minutes more. Drain and toss in olive oil.
Bring the same water to boil and cook the rest of the pasta the same way.
After 2 batches, discard the water and use fresh water.

Use this pasta to make any dish of your choice.
I used it in a creamy tomato sauce.

Recipe:

Bring the home made pasta tomato sauce to a boil and add chopped Capsicum.

After 2 minutes, add 1 cup milk and boil again. 

Add the cooked hand rolled pasta and cook for one minute.

Serve hot garnished with cheese.