*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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