Basil Pasta Noodles Recipe

Ingredients for Basil Pasta Noodles

• Fresh Basil Leaves
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• Olive Oil

How to Make Basil Pasta Noodles

1. Combine 2 cups fresh basil leaves in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
2. Add 3 cups all-purpose flour to the food processor. Pulse until just combined.
3. Add 3 large eggs, 1 tablespoon water, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to the food processor. Process for 15-20 seconds, or until a ball of dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into fourths.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16 inch thickness using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
8. Roll up each sheet of dough like a jelly roll, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
9. Gently separate and unroll the pasta slices.
10. Hang the noodles to dry on a pasta drying rack for at least 1 hour, or lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel.
11. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.