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Does anyone here make homemade pasta?

post #1 of 7
10/14/11 at 6:43am
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I love to cook and I love my kitchen toys. I cook mostly from scratch. We got me a pasta machine and a pasta maker a while back. I really need to start using them. I would like to make pasta and dry it. I also have a basic dehydrator, no fan but heat. If I use it enough then I may upgrade but for now it works. Anyway, I would love some recipes for pasta and maybe some directions on drying it, how to store it, and how long it is good for. If anyone does this or knows of a website I can visit ( I can't seem to find one!) I would be grateful for any help I can get!
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post #2 of 7
10/14/11 at 7:58am
Love homemade pasta but truthfully, I've never made enough that lasted more than two meals beyond when I made it. Lol. Though I did always freeze mine. I wonder how it would work in the dehydrator? It still wouldn't have the preservatives.
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post #3 of 7
10/14/11 at 8:20am
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I had gestational diabetes when I was pregnant with my daughter. I found that making my own pasta didn't effect my blood sugar levels like store bought pasta did. There is a strong family history of diabetes in my family and I really really don't want to have to give up pasta. I am trying to live the healthier lifestyle now since I am will most likely have to later on in life. It is easier to make small changes slowly than drastic changes all at once. If I get in the habit of making my own now and it doesn't effect blood sugar levels then I can keep eating it later. That is my theory and I hope to stick to it!
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post #4 of 7
10/14/11 at 8:48am
I don't have any actual pasta equipment, but I do make my own noodles for chicken noodle soup and beef and noodles. I just mix all the ingredients together and roll out the dough and cut strips. Then I use the ones I need for that meal right away and let the rest air dry for about 2 hours and freeze them. I love homemade noodles so much better than the kind you buy at the grocery store!!
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post #5 of 7
10/18/11 at 6:07am
My nana taught me how to make pasta. Depending on what type you are making it will depend on how to dry. If you are making strand pasta: Spaghetti, Linguini, Angel Hair, etc. You should by a pasta drying rack. They are small, wooden and can come apart for easy storage. Obviously glass jar container for storage.

For penne, macaroni, ravioli, etc. a plate will do. You will need to turn them every day or other day until they are dry. These you can store in plastic containers and freeze. Alternate layers with wax paper and light dusting of cornmeal on wax paper between each layer. These will stay frozen for at least year but ravioli never lasts long in our house. You do not need to thaw before cooking either.

Ravioli filling can be anything!
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post #6 of 7
10/18/11 at 5:42pm
I make spagetti noodles when I have time. I have yet to have time to make ravioli and other types though I do want to
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post #7 of 7
9/23/12 at 6:45am
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Originally Posted by ctyankee View Post

For penne, macaroni, ravioli, etc. a plate will do. You will need to turn them every day or other day until they are dry. 

 

With ravioli fillings that require refrigeration, what do you do?  I made mine last night and want to freeze it.  I read somewhere that freezing it after drying an hour is sufficient.  I figure that's fine since I'm going to be freezing it, not storing it in the pantry.

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