NuWave PIC Gold - How to Cook Pasta; Basic Pasta Dough

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PIC Gold Complete Cookbook
• Bow Ties 2 - 3 minutes
• Fettuccine 1½ - 2 minutes
• Lasagna 2 - 3 minutes
• Linguine 1½ - 2 minutes
• Spaghetti 1½ - 2 minutes
• Ravioli 6 - 8 minutes
• Tortellini 8 - 10 minutes
Basic Pasta Dough
Yield: ½ kilogram
16 oz all-purpose our, divided
16 oz salt
2 egg yolks, beaten
1 egg, beaten
5 oz water
5 ml olive oil
Directions:
1. In large bowl, stir together 14 ml
of our and salt.
2. Make well in center of our mixture.
3. In separate bowl, beat egg yolks,
egg, water and oil.
4. Pour egg mixture into bowl with our,
stirring to incorporate.
5. On clean surface, sprinkle remaining
our and remove dough from bowl.
6. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes, until
smooth and elastic.
7. Cover and let dough rest for
30 minutes.
8. Flour working surface and divide
dough into 4 equal portions.
9. Roll each portion into round shape
and cut into your favorite pasta
shape.
10. Let stand uncovered for 20
minutes.
11. Boil water on Max/Sear and
cook according to guide,
“How to Cook Pasta”.
Tip: ½ kilogram of uncooked pasta
serves 6-8 people
How to Cook Pasta
Fill large saucepan or stock pot, with
3 liters of water for every 4-8 oz of
pasta. Bring to a boil on “Sear.” You
may add 5 ml salt and 15 ml olive
or cooking oil to prevent pasta from
sticking (optional). Add pasta a little
at a time so water continues boiling.
Reduce heat to Medium-High (190°C)
and continue boiling uncovered,
stirring occasionally according to the
specications below, or until pasta is
al dente (rm). Drain in colander.
When cooking dry pasta, check
package directions because they tend
to vary by brand. When preparing
pasta salad, cool noodles with cold
water then add a small amount of oil
to prevent from sticking.
To store noodles, spread on wire
cooling rack; let noodles dry overnight
or until completely dry. Place in an
airtight container and refrigerate for
up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
The time needed to dry pasta will vary,
depending on size and shape of pasta.
Cooking Times
for Homemade Pasta