Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta Food

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA NOODLES

Steps:

• Mix together the flour, eggs, and salt.
• Add water as needed slowly. Dough should be firm, but not sticky.
• Pour dough out on a lightly floured surface until it has elasticity to it.
• Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes to relax the dough.
• Roll dough out to your desired thickness with a rolling pin or place in your pasta machine.
• There are different ways to form your pasta: Cut pasta in strips. Cut in squares, pushing sides towards the center. Wrap around a kabob stick (and let dry). *BE CREATIVE*
• Let it sit for 10-20 minutes to avoid clumping.
• Cook fresh pasta for 2-4 minutes (it will float to the top when finished).
• Enjoy :).

PASTA DOUGH #3, WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• In a large glass bowl and with a wooden spoon mix together the flours and salt.
• Make a well.
• Whisk together the eggs and water, and pour into the well and begin to mix well until a ball is formed.
• Turn out onto a floured board and knead for 20 turns.
• Wrap in waxed paper and let rest for 30 minutes.
• Cut to manageable shape and follow directions for a manual pasta machine or roll out to desired thickness and cut to desired shape.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• Stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour and salt in a medium bowl, or on a clean board. Make a hollow in the center, and pour in the olive oil. Break eggs into it one at a time, while mixing quickly with a fork until the dough is wet enough to come together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until the dough is stiff and elastic. Cover, and let stand for 30 minutes to relax.
• Roll out dough by hand with a rolling pin, or use a pasta machine to achieve the desired thickness of noodles. Cut into desired width and shapes. Allow the pasta to air dry for at least 15 minutes to avoid having it clump together.

WHOLE WHEAT ROTINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook rotini at a boil until the pasta is cooked yet slightly firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• Rinse the pasta with cold water until completely chilled; drain completely.
• While the pasta cooks, whisk the apple cider vinegar and olive oil together in a large bowl until blended. Stir feta cheese, basil, salt, and black pepper into the vinaigrette.
• Fold the asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, green onions, and garlic into the vinaigrette to coat evenly.
• Stir the cooled pasta into the vegetable mixture; toss until evenly mixed.

HOMEMADE WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flours and 2 teaspoons salt. Make a well in the center. Whisk the eggs, 1/2 cup water and oil; pour into well. Stir together, forming a dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide into fourths. Roll each portion into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Cut widthwise into 1/2-in. strips; cut strips into 6-in. lengths. Let noodles rest on a clean towel for at least 1 hour., In a Dutch oven, bring remaining water to a rapid boil. Add noodles; cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In the same pan, cook the butter over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Add the noodles, pepper and remaining salt; toss to coat.