First Time Pasta

Hello fans!

You never know what you'll find on 

Kristie Kreates!

Today I'm telling you about my adventure

into pasta making.

I've never made my own pasta before and I've

been told it's pretty easy to do,

so I decided that I was going to give it a try.

I checked out some recipes online and picked the

one that was the simplest.

Following the instructions I mixed it up

then I wrapped it to rest for a while, while

I got the other ingredients ready for 

Carbonara.

I don't have a pasta roller, but I figured I'd just roll

it out with my rolling pin.  That was a real work out,

let me tell ya, not an easy task.

Once I had 1/4 of it rolled out,

I rolled it up and cut it.

I later realized it's even easier to fold it and

cut it into strips.

Then I unrolled it and "fluffed" it up,

ready to cool.

Here's all my pasta, ready to cook.

It did take a little longer than it should have,

but I realized that this was because it was still

too thick.  I should have rolled it out even thinner

than I did.

This isn't the best picture,

I know it looks messy, but this is what was 

left after 3 of us served ourselves.

That one recipe sure makes a lot of pasta.

It was agreed all around, that the flavor was good,

but it was too thick, which I believe is why it was a little

tough.  But as far as Pasta Carbonara goes

it was pretty darn flavorful.

I will definitely be giving home made pasta a

try again.  I don't have a pasta roller, but I do have a 

clay roller in my craft room that is still in the box,

never been used and I may give that a try and see how

it works.  I also think I may add some other flavors to the

pasta, perhaps some garlic and S&P to start.
Thanks for popping in to see what I've been up to!

Have you ever made your own pasta?

It's a work out, but it's fun, you should give it a try.

Just remember, if you think it's rolled thin enough,

roll it out some more.

See you next time!