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Mix the ingredients together until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until you get the desired consistency. If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour until it is the desired consistency. Ancient Rome was the birthplace of fresh pasta ( pasta fresca), which was made by adding water to semolina-flour. This vital ingredient is made from durum wheat, a thriving crop in Italy’s temperate climate. Unlike the dried pasta found at your local grocery store today, fresh pasta was meant to be eaten immediately. The Arab invasions of Sicily in the 8th Century are thought to be the origins of dried pasta ( pasta secca). At the time, Palermo was producing mass quantities of the new product. Some Arabic influence can still be found in select recipes, using ingredients such as raisins and cinnamon. Each step, each process draws on both ancient experiences and recent discoveries, as well as on an original interpretation of taste.Garofalo Stelline look like small stars with a hole in the middle, and are a classic pastina to be cooked in broth.

Olive oil— Use a quality extra virgin olive oil if possible because it really makes a difference in the flavour of this stars soup.These Harissa and Honey Glazed Rainbow Carrots are probably the most comforting carrots you'll ever eat. They oven roast for about an hour in olive oil, which allows them to soften and caramelize beautifully. They then soak in a perfectly balanced sweet and spicyagrodolceglaze. That flavor profile is really magical. Finally, topping them with fresh... This vegetable stelline soupis a simple yet delicious dish that's perfect for a cold day or on those days when you feel under the weather. It's a naturally vegan soup that's also super cute thanks to the addition of the most adorable pasta of them all — stelline! This butternut squash stelline is a creamy butternut pasta, that’s almost like a risotto! It’s the perfect fall dish that’s gluten-free and easy to make dairy free.