haha, what a nice movie! Loved it!
That pasta looks great, and indeed very easy…!
I have never made pasta from scratch before, but I do have actually a pasta machine somewhere in the closet (with a big layer of dust…)
I think it’s time to get it finally out…! =)
Hi,
I noticed the step where you let it rest for 30 minutes? Is that really necessary - the recipe I had from Jamie Oliver didn't call for a rest at all. I wonder what difference it makes.
I agree the pasta machine is an absolute necessary. The first time I tried I used a rolling pin. Let me just say that thick, breadlike pasta = not so good.
It's my understanding that resting the dough helps make the dough more elastic and malleable--which is really helpful when you need to roll it out as much as you do pasta.
I've also found that doughs for pastries, pies, strudels, etc. also get easier to handle if you stick them in the fridge for about a half an hour before you roll them out. The dough doesn't rip nearly so much.
Great video! The only pasta I have tried to make is gnocchi and it was such a failure! Hard and dense, the exact opposite of what you want from your pasta. In Italy, the gnocchi is fluffy and melts in your mouth. I need advice from anyone who has been able to achieve that! :)
Can you post the recipe for the filling on that ravioli? I recently tried my hand at this, and made some tortellini with a chicken and prosciutto filling. It was delicious and I've been looking for a good filling to use on my next attempt!
Great job!! Those dishes you made look delish! I used to make all the homemade pastas at an awesome Italian restaurant where I waited tables. Our regular pasta maker got into a bad car accident, so I volunteered to learn how to do it.
I loved it! It is really an art to get the gluten worked just right, and to understand how to handle the dough so it doesn't get too wet, too dry, tough, or gummy and to make sure your stuffed pastas stay closed, etc...
It was also gratifying knowing that hundreds of people were enjoying the fruits of my pasta-making labor. :) (although, we used an electric sheeting machine not a hand-crank machine THANK GOD) I would have never been able to keep up if I had to hand crank it all! Anyway you are so right... homemade pasta is one of the BEST things to eat.
~Monica
I recently got the Kitchen Aid pasta roller attachment for my mixer. It's brilliant! Makes all the kneading and rolling a one person operation so I can make lots more homemade pasta. It does the job better and makes the pasta more consistent than two of us used to be able to.
I made pasta from scratch a few weeks ago. Despite flouring the cut pasta, I had a problem with it sticking together. I ended up hanging it from the kitchen cupboards on coat hangers. By the way, I love the movies.
Anna, first, try using half semolina flour and half all-purpose flour when you mix your dough. That will help.
Then, once you sheet the dough out and slice it, use either more of the 1/2 and 1/2 flour mix or just the straight semolina to keep the pasta from sticking to itself.
~Monica
I've always wanted to do that! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm also glad to read comments that recommend the pasta attachament for the Kitchen Aid. I usually prefer low tech but in this case I might make an exception. Great post, Adam!
Holy carp, that's your FIRST attempt at making pasta? I am not worthy, I am not worthy.
BTW, I think you should explore a career as a director of food-themed music videos or try to get a food show on MTV or VH1 because you're so good at matching music to the rhythm of the recipe.
Those dishes you made look delish! I used to make all the homemade pastas at an awesome Italian restaurant where I waited tables. Our regular pasta maker got into a bad car accident, so I volunteered to learn how to do it.
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That looked fantastic! Call me the next time you make pasta. I'll totally bring over wine for everybody!
Posted by jules | September 15, 2006 2:05 AM
haha, what a nice movie! Loved it!
That pasta looks great, and indeed very easy…!
I have never made pasta from scratch before, but I do have actually a pasta machine somewhere in the closet (with a big layer of dust…)
I think it’s time to get it finally out…! =)
Posted by Julia | September 15, 2006 4:06 AM
Great job!
What was the music in the background? I liked it.
Posted by Deb | September 15, 2006 9:59 AM
Hi,
I noticed the step where you let it rest for 30 minutes? Is that really necessary - the recipe I had from Jamie Oliver didn't call for a rest at all. I wonder what difference it makes.
I agree the pasta machine is an absolute necessary. The first time I tried I used a rolling pin. Let me just say that thick, breadlike pasta = not so good.
Jeff
Posted by Jeff | September 15, 2006 10:02 AM
It's my understanding that resting the dough helps make the dough more elastic and malleable--which is really helpful when you need to roll it out as much as you do pasta.
I've also found that doughs for pastries, pies, strudels, etc. also get easier to handle if you stick them in the fridge for about a half an hour before you roll them out. The dough doesn't rip nearly so much.
Posted by Annie | September 15, 2006 10:07 AM
Great video! The only pasta I have tried to make is gnocchi and it was such a failure! Hard and dense, the exact opposite of what you want from your pasta. In Italy, the gnocchi is fluffy and melts in your mouth. I need advice from anyone who has been able to achieve that! :)
Posted by andrea | September 15, 2006 10:46 AM
props for using the handcranked machine. We got one as a wedding gift and swapped it for the Kitchen Aid attachment -- which works fantastically well.
Posted by A | September 15, 2006 1:03 PM
damn dude! I think you may have to retire the "Amateur" from your title soon - those pasta dishes looked superb - kudos...
Posted by zeep | September 15, 2006 2:39 PM
Can you post the recipe for the filling on that ravioli? I recently tried my hand at this, and made some tortellini with a chicken and prosciutto filling. It was delicious and I've been looking for a good filling to use on my next attempt!
Posted by Dan | September 15, 2006 5:11 PM
The song is "The New Face of Zero and One" by the New Pornographers.
Posted by Ethan | September 15, 2006 5:49 PM
Great song choice... although I was singing along to the song and just watching the video and not listening to you....sorry!!
Posted by Melisa | September 15, 2006 6:19 PM
Heh... I love the mention of "rolling it out like an old Italian woman"... that's how my grandma used to do it.
Posted by Melissa | September 15, 2006 7:19 PM
Love the video--ah the joys of making pasta in a small kitchen :) I have made the mint love letters too and they are one of my favorites. For those looking for the recipe, you can find it on the Food and Wine mag site here: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/aspen-2002-mint-love-letters-with-spicy-lamb-sausage
Posted by erin | September 15, 2006 8:08 PM
Great job!! Those dishes you made look delish! I used to make all the homemade pastas at an awesome Italian restaurant where I waited tables. Our regular pasta maker got into a bad car accident, so I volunteered to learn how to do it.
I loved it! It is really an art to get the gluten worked just right, and to understand how to handle the dough so it doesn't get too wet, too dry, tough, or gummy and to make sure your stuffed pastas stay closed, etc...
It was also gratifying knowing that hundreds of people were enjoying the fruits of my pasta-making labor. :) (although, we used an electric sheeting machine not a hand-crank machine THANK GOD) I would have never been able to keep up if I had to hand crank it all! Anyway you are so right... homemade pasta is one of the BEST things to eat.
~Monica
Posted by Monica Ricci | September 16, 2006 3:44 PM
I recently got the Kitchen Aid pasta roller attachment for my mixer. It's brilliant! Makes all the kneading and rolling a one person operation so I can make lots more homemade pasta. It does the job better and makes the pasta more consistent than two of us used to be able to.
Anyone tried the KA ravioli attachment?
Posted by rainey | September 16, 2006 8:12 PM
I made pasta from scratch a few weeks ago. Despite flouring the cut pasta, I had a problem with it sticking together. I ended up hanging it from the kitchen cupboards on coat hangers. By the way, I love the movies.
Posted by Anna | September 17, 2006 1:28 AM
Anna, first, try using half semolina flour and half all-purpose flour when you mix your dough. That will help.
Then, once you sheet the dough out and slice it, use either more of the 1/2 and 1/2 flour mix or just the straight semolina to keep the pasta from sticking to itself.
~Monica
Posted by Monica Ricci | September 17, 2006 9:42 AM
Congrats on the awesome video! The recipe looks so delicious, and the homemade pasta process very doable and rewarding. Thanks!
Posted by Kate | September 17, 2006 1:21 PM
I've always wanted to do that! Thanks for the inspiration. I'm also glad to read comments that recommend the pasta attachament for the Kitchen Aid. I usually prefer low tech but in this case I might make an exception. Great post, Adam!
Posted by Andrea | September 17, 2006 2:30 PM
Holy carp, that's your FIRST attempt at making pasta? I am not worthy, I am not worthy.
BTW, I think you should explore a career as a director of food-themed music videos or try to get a food show on MTV or VH1 because you're so good at matching music to the rhythm of the recipe.
Posted by gidget bananas | September 17, 2006 3:13 PM
Looking for a recipe to make gluten free pasta from scratch so that I can make my own ravioli and lasagna. Anyone have a recipe?
Posted by Paula | August 8, 2008 10:00 AM
Those dishes you made look delish! I used to make all the homemade pastas at an awesome Italian restaurant where I waited tables. Our regular pasta maker got into a bad car accident, so I volunteered to learn how to do it.
Posted by dll | March 30, 2009 9:28 AM