First time making pasta

Here it is! First food post and dove right into this mess trying out something I was always nervous about. Before starting, I tried to cover all the bases. Looked up Hazan's perfect pasta dough recipe. Also just finished her bio and highly recommend it. Went on youtube and watched a number if pasta making videos including: The Pasta Queen



Just have to love her.

Anyway, here's my attempt. Oh, and look ma, no pasta machine. This is all pure rolling pin (my grandmother's to be precise).


My day started out heading over to Marlowe and Daughters to pick up the 00 flour and Blue Hill eggs. Figured if I'm going to do it must start off right.


I couldn't believe I actually got the dough to work out on the first try! It was just like I've always heard...right when you think it's not going to work...it all comes together.


Ok here's where the rolling pin came into play. At some point I'll finally get that pasta maker but for now it's actually fun to battle with the dough and roll it out. Spent a long time letting gravity take it's course too after this shot.


Also been lucky enough this year to move into a new flat with a backyard. All the herbs are from the garden and the fresh garlic from the farmer's market.


And here's the final outcome! Have to say it was absolutely delicious!