Oodles Of Noodles Food

OODLES OF NOODLES - PEAS AND PARMESAN VARIATION

Steps:

• Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm (about 8 min).
• Drain noodles, reserving 1/4 cup of cooking liquid.
• Return noodles to pot.
• You may moisten the noodles with reserved water if desired.
• Toss with remaining ingredients and serve.

OODLES OF NOODLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 3 1/4 cups flour and salt. Make a well in the center. Pour eggs into well. Stir together, forming a dough. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 3-4 minutes or until smooth, adding remaining flour if necessary.
• Divide into nine portions; cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Roll each portion into a 12-in. x 5-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; cut into 1/4" thick strips. Unroll noodles and allow to dry on kitchen towels for 1 hour before cooking.
• To cook, fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with water. Bring to a boil. Add noodles, cook for 9-12 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• Note: After drying, noodles may be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months if desired. Using waxed paper, store noodles in layers in an airtight container. Frozen noodles are ready to cook.

OODLES OF NOODLES CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Place whole chicken in a large stock pot and add enough water to cover chicken.
• Add onion, garlic, chicken bouillon, bay leaves and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour, until chicken is tender and done.
• Remove chicken, reserving stock.
• Allow chicken to cool before de-boning the meat.
• Meanwhile, strain onion, garlic and bay leaves from stock.
• To broth, add carrots and celery.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until carrots are tender.
• Stir in chicken.
• Break up noodles and add noodles and seasoning packets to the soup.
• Stir well.
• Cover and simmer about 5 minutes until noodles are done.