A Fixer-Upper, With Rustic Charm……..

Handmade pasta is an artform with an ever changing medium.

Eggs always vary in size, different grains and grinds of flours absorb varying amounts moisture,

-and lets not forget the humidity, that has a mind all of it’s own.

I have several variations of my basic egg pasta recipe,

a different combination for each of our styles and well over 50 shapes of pasta.

However, with that many variables…..

every now and then………

Maybe a dough….. sometimes….. comes out an insy-tinsty bit……

Well, ….not exactly “suited” for the intended pasta shape.

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What to do?

Typically, I calmly set it aside, rehears the culinary disciplines in my head, and begin anew.

or,

TEAR IT UP INTO LITTLE PIECES,

AND SHOW THAT PASTA WHO’S THE BOSS!!!!!!!

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Pasta Strappata!

Fix up a little brased beef ragu,

and presto!

“Rustic Charm” in a bowl

Also today:

Cavatelli, with red-wine braised mushrooms and cream

Spaghettini, with basil and parsley pesto.