PASTA EXPRESS

By cmcrobb

Requires Pasta Express
CTC measuring cup

Ingredients

• 2 CTC measuring cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• Warm Water

Preparation

Step 1

Set up the CTC Pasta Express.
%{color: red}Place the desired die in hot tap water%
*%{color: royalblue}Making the Dough%*
* Put flour and salt in machine container.
* Break 2 eggs into CTC measuring cup, add the olive oil, then add water to line marked 'Two Eggs with Water'
* Beat mixture in measuring cup thoroughly.
* Affix die on machine.
* Place front plate onto the rods.
* Put on knobs, tightening evenly.
* Place cover on machine
* Push switch backwards to the mix position.
* Very slowly pour 1/3 liquid at a time through slot in cover, allowing the dough to mix evenly.
* When dough looks fairly dry, pull switch forward to extrude position, this should be after 3 - 3 1/4 mintes of mixing.
*%{color: royalblue}COOKING DIRECTIONS%*
* Bring 6 to 7 quarts of water to a brisk boil.
* Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to boiling water.
* Add 1 teaspoon of salt if desired.
* Add pasta to boiling water, a little at a time while stirring.
* When water returns to a boil, start timing, stirring occasionally.
*%{color: firebrick}Cook fresh spaghetti for 4 to 5 minutes%*