Y'all know that I was lucky enough to take pasta lessons with friends while in Bologna. I learned that it really isn't as hard as it seems. Some have asked... so I will say in all honesty~ this is one of the best cooking classes I have had. Bluone is a personalized cooking experience. Our cookbook has several recipes~ but I'm concentrating on the Pasta today!Y'all know pasta dough is basically eggs and light flour (00 flour in Italy is similar to cake flour here). This makes a light pasta base.
I followed Francesca's directions to incorporate the egg and flour, and then allow it to sit.
To roll out the pasta to a smooth thin sheet ... I am in desperate need of a large wooden stick and wooden pasta board. However I did manage to prove that it can be done with a rolling pin and silpat sheet. 
My filling for the tortelloni was a mixture of ricotta, parmigiana, Italian herbs, nutmeg and basil.
Bill wasn't nearly impressed enough with my fresh tortolloni.
It was the perfect for my sauce of borro e salvia... that's next!
I followed Francesca's directions to incorporate the egg and flour, and then allow it to sit.To roll out the pasta to a smooth thin sheet ... I am in desperate need of a large wooden stick and wooden pasta board. However I did manage to prove that it can be done with a rolling pin and silpat sheet. My filling for the tortelloni was a mixture of ricotta, parmigiana, Italian herbs, nutmeg and basil.Bill wasn't nearly impressed enough with my fresh tortolloni.It was the perfect for my sauce of borro e salvia... that's next!Ciao y'all,
Sandi
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I've envied your journey from beginning to end. You are most fortunate to learn from Bologna's best, how to perfect your already, wonderful recipes...your tortellini look good to me. Can't wait to see the sauce.
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Dar~ they weren't as light as Francesca's... practice makes perfect.
Mmmmm, yum. I want to come and eat at your house! Homemade pasta that looks deeeelicious.
I would gladly be your taste tester!!!!ha
I am very envious of your trip to Italy and all that wonderful food:D I should make pasta more often.
A little family secret from Dougs Grandmother... Only make pasta with King Arthur flour or you will never marry an Italian..... Guess what flour I use... Can't wait to see you, only 7 days!
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