Comments on: Homemade pasta and buttery tomato sauce

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:52:25 +0000

It seems to be getting colder and colder here in NY. I was just about to ask how you’ve been keeping warm, but then I popped over to your blog and saw that you’re in Puerto Rico. That beats the heck out winter foods. Hope you’re having a fun time in the sun!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:50:43 +0000

I actually was given the pasta roller for my birthday as well, so I probably won’t roll by hand anymore. It is possible though, you just have to be patient enough (and have enough space) to get it as thin as possible. The cutting was harder than the rolling, in my opinion.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:49:25 +0000

It is really difficult to roll out by hand and cut thinly. I second the idea of cutting the dough in half before rolling and just doing it twice. That way you can get it as thin as possible to make up for the fact that it’s hard to cut thin strips.

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:46:22 +0000

Thanks for posting about this! I tried it with my g/f, and it made Valentine’s Day really special (and yummy). Our pasta came out a little too thick, however. I think that my flat surface was too small. Next time, I’ll take only half of the dough before I start rolling, and then work on the other half only after the first one is cut.

By: jessica

jessica — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:44:26 +0000

looks delicious! i just bought the kitchen aid pasta roller, and LOVE making fresh pasta! i can’t believe you cut yours by hand!

By: beastmomma

beastmomma — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:07:53 +0000

This sounds like terrific warm and comforting food on a cold night. Lately, I have had a lot of cold nights as I continue to face winter in New England.