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Eggless Semola Pasta Dough (Trofie, Gnocchetti Sardi, Orecchiette, Cavatelli)
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Eggless Semola Pasta Dough (Trofie, Gnocchetti Sardi, Orecchiette, Cavatelli)

1 hServes 4Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • semola rimacinata flour (plus extra for dusting)Grains400 g
  • warm water (warm, about 50% hydration)Other200 ml
  • salt (a pinch)Spices5 g
  • olive oil (a drizzle)Pantry15 ml

per serving

Nutrition

380kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
11 g
Fat
4 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Bench scraper
  • Stockpot

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • Place the semola rimacinata in a bowl with the salt and mix.
    • Pour in the warm water and the olive oil.
    • Bring together into a rough dough with your hands.
    Step 1
  2. Knead the dough

    • Turn the dough out onto a semola-dusted surface.
    • Knead firmly until smooth, compact and elastic.
    Step 2
  3. Rest the dough

    • Cover the dough and let it rest so the semola hydrates fully.
    Step 3
  4. Shape the pasta

    • Cut off pieces of dough and roll thin ropes on the work surface.
    • Shape into trofie, gnocchetti sardi, orecchiette and cavatelli.
    • Keep the shaped pasta on a semola-dusted tray.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the fresh pasta until al dente.
    • Drain and serve with your chosen sauce.
    Step 5