How to Make A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine - A Step-by-Step Guide

There comes a time in every cook's life when they must bid farewell to a beloved ingredient. In the case of this recipe for "A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine," the star of the show is, you guessed it, basil. This flavorful herb is a staple in many Italian dishes, adding a fresh, aromatic element that elevates any meal. However, as the summer draws to a close and the basil plant begins to wither, it's time to make the most of the remaining leaves before it's too late.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
  • 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Process basil leaves in a food processor until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Mix in egg and oil. Add water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water.
  • Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though a pasta machine or roll with a rolling pin to desired thickness. Use additional flour to coat pasta while rolling. Once dough is desired thickness, run through the machine on the fettuccine setting to create noodles.
  • Allow pasta to dry for 1 hour prior to cooking.
  • Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the pasta.
  • Nutrition

    437 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 38mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 191mg