Hand-Rolled Fusilli al Ferretto Pasta Recipe

Name: Hand-Rolled Fusilli al Ferretto Pasta
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 400 g All-purpose flour; 1 tsp Salt; 200 ml Water; 100 g Thick Bacon, diced; 1 Courgette, sliced; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 50 g Parmesan, grated; 1 tsp Black pepper

Delve into the art of pasta-making with this simple yet delicious recipe, featuring hand-rolled fusilli al ferretto served alongside bacon, courgette, tomato, and topped with parmesan. Perfect for those looking to explore homemade pasta.

medium

00:45

METHOD

Step 1.
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2.
To make the fusilli, mix flour and salt, then slowly add water until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
Step 3.
Take small pieces of dough and roll them into thin ropes. Wrap each rope around a ferretto or skewer, then roll back and forth to imprint the spiral shape. Slide off and set aside.
Step 4.
Boil the fusilli in salted water for 2-3 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 5.
In a large pan, sauté diced bacon until slightly browned.
Step 6.
Add sliced courgettes to the pan and cook until soft.
Step 7.
Stir in tomato paste and a splash of water to achieve a sauce consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Step 8.
Add the cooked fusilli to the sauce, toss well to coat.
Step 9.
Serve hot, garnished with grated parmesan.