Homemade Basil Fettuccine

I got a KitchenAid pasta roller adapter set for Christmas. I've been waiting forever to finally get this so I can make perfect homemade pasta. Store bought pasta just doesn't measure up to fresh, homemade pasta. Anyway, this is my first use of the new and amazing fettuccine roller. I didn't want to make plain, regular pasta, so I thought about what I can incorporate to add some jazz for the holiday season. The fresh bunch of basil was calling my name. I added diced basil and black pepper to a basic pasta recipe and YUM! I made enough here for a dinner party of 8, but cut this down or bulk it up as needed.

Ingredients: Party of 8!

• 3 cups All Purpose Flour, and additional for surface
• 1 1/2 cups Fresh Basil, finely diced
• 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tsp Olive Oil
• 1-2 tsp Black Pepper
• 4-5 tbs Water, as needed
• 1 tsp Salt (optional because will be boiled in salted water)

Combine the flour, basil, salt, and pepper. Add in the eggs and mix until chunky. Add olive oil and water until dough becomes chunky and forms a into ball. Coat the ball of dough with olive oil and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut into 8 equal pieces.

Run the pieces of dough through the pasta machine until you get desired thickness. Lay flat on a clean, floured kitchen towel and sprinkle each side with additional flour.

Run the sheets through the fettuccine cutter. Place back on the floured towel and sprinkle additional flour as needed so pasta doesn't stick together.

Cook in boiling (salted) water until al dente. Pasta will float when it is ready. It should take no more than 3-5 minutes, depending on how thick you rolled your pasta.

Serve with tomato sauce and freshly grated parm!