Poppy Seed Pasta

* Exported from MasterCook *

POPPY SEED PASTA

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c All-purpose flour*
1 tb Poppy seeds
1 tb Chopped fresh or
1 t Dried herb, crushed,
-If desired
1/2 ts Salt
2 Eggs
1/4 c Water
1 tb Olive or vegetable oil
4 1/2 Quarts water
1/4 ts Salt, if desired

*if using self-rising flour omit The 1/2 teaspoon salt

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. 8 SERVINGS (ABOUT 3/4 CUP EACH);
140 CALORIES PER SERVING.



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