TAGLIATELLE WITH BASIL SAUCE

TAGLIATELLE
WITH BASIL SAUCE

 

 



 

Tagliatelle is a classic pasta of the Emmillia-Romagna and Marche region of Italy. Tagliatelle is long , flat ribbon which is wider and thinner then Fettuccine. Tagliatelle is made with egg and flour.  

Normally people  buy tagliatelle  from grocery stores even in Italy. But it  can made at home , fresh tagliatelle is the best. I know it is exhausting work but worth it. Basic formula is 100g pasta flour and 1 egg..

This recipe is with packaged dried pasta.

 

 

INGREDIENTS

500g tagliatelle

 

3 tablespoons fresh basil , chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

 

150g feta cheese, grated

100g walnuts ,ground (optional)

 

Blend or process basil, garlic, olive oil and salt until combine. Boil the pasta into large salted water until tender or the packet instructions. Drain and when still hot add basil sauce and mix well. Just before serving sprinkle grated feta and walnuts.