Basil Noodles Recipes

BASIL NOODLES

Steps:

• Place basil in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour; process until blended. Add the eggs, water and oil. Process for 15-20 seconds or until dough forms a ball. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths., On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Roll up jelly-roll style and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Separate and unroll the slices. Hang to dry or let stand on a clean towel for 1 hour. Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain.

SPAGHETTI WITH GARLIC AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

BASIL PASTA NOODLES

Steps:

• Place basil in a food processor, cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour, process until blended.
• Add eggs, water, and oil. Process 15 - 20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths.
• On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.
• Roll up jelly roll style and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Separate and unroll the slices carefully.
• Hang to dry on a pasta rack, or let stand on a clean towel for one hour.
• Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4 - 5 minutes or until tender, drain and serve.

RICE NOODLES WITH CHILE AND BASIL

Steps:

• Soak the rice noodles in hot water to cover for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. When the noodles are soft, drain them and then immerse them in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse.
• Heat the oil in a deep skillet (preferably nonstick) over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and chilies and cook about 30 seconds, stirring. Raise the heat to high, add the noodles and sugar and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• When the noodles are hot, add the nam pla and lime. Taste and adjust seasonings, then stir in the basil or mint and serve.