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Nettle Pasta

Prep Time:

15 Minutes + standing time

Cook Time:

45 Minutes

Serves:

2 Servings

Level:

Intermediate

About the Recipe

Remember to forage young tips only and away from the dog-accessible edge... and wear gloves!
Why not serve with the wild garlic & three cornered leek pesto?! (See pinwheels recipe)

Ingredients

  • 40 gms young nettle tips

  • 150 gms plain flour (preferably "00")

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • salt & pepper


Preparation

Step 1


Place the nettles in boiling water for 2 mins, stir, drain as well as possible



Step 2


Blitz in the food processor with the eggs



Step 3


Mix everything until it forms a dough, a dusting of flour on the board stops its sticking so much



Step 4


Wrap in cling film and place in a container with a lid, leave in the fridge for 12 hours


Step 5


Roll out thinly, cut and cook for 2-3 minutes

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