Simple tips for homemade pasta… by Anna Montali How to make two types of pasta To make the dough for filled pasta such as ravioli or tortellini, use 1 large egg for every 100g flour. Sieve the flour onto a clean surface and make a well in the centre. Add the egg and a pinch of salt and mix quickly with a fork until combined. Knead the dough until it comes together in a smooth ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling the dough out and putting it through a pasta machine to make sheets. To…
Upside-down pear cake is just heavenly. Light, sweet and fruity, this dessert has it all. The delicate flavours make it especially perfect for a teatime treat.
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