Monday, September 21, 2015

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce



INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup ( 1 stick) butter
2 cups heavy cream
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp.ground black pepper
1 12 oz. box of fettuccine
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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INSTRUCTIONS

Melt butter in a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat.
Add cream, garlic powder and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes
or until thick. At the same time bring water to a boil for pasta.
When the Alfredo sauce has reached desired consistency, stir
parmesan cheese. Serve over hot pasta.

Fresh Pasta Dough

 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup semolina
3 eggs
1-2 Tablespoons water
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1.   Place the dry ingredients in a food processor or kitchen aide (dough blade).
2.   Add eggs and 1 tablespoon water, and process until well combined.
3.   Test dough to make sure it will hold together. If it is dry add up to a tablespoon    
      more water as needed to make the dough moist but not not sticky.
4.   Turn dough out and need for 1-2 minutes until dough is smooth.
5.   Wrap the dough tightly in plastic, and allow it to rest 20 in there refrigerator.
6.   Roll out in a pasta maker until smooth, then roll into sheets and cut
      into desired noodles.
7.   To cook and serve, plunge into rapidly boiling water, cook until tender,
      about 2 minutes, and serve at once with your favorite sauce.
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NOTE:  Pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Allow to come up to room temp.
before rolling out.  Pasta that has been rolled and shaped can be frozen.