Basil Noodles Recipes

Steps:

• Place basil in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour; process until blended. Add the eggs, water and oil. Process for 15-20 seconds or until dough forms a ball. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths., On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16-in. thickness. Roll up jelly-roll style and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Separate and unroll the slices. Hang to dry or let stand on a clean towel for 1 hour. Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4-5 minutes or until tender; drain.

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place spaghetti in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• In a large bowl, toss the spaghetti with the olive oil, butter, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• 1. Mix sugar, lime juice and fish sauce in small bowl. Set aside. Bring large pot of water to boil. Remove from heat. Add red rice noodles, stirring to separate noodles in water. Let stand 5 to 7 minutes or until noodles are tender but firm. (If you are using Asian wheat noodles, you will need to actually cook them for 5-7 minutes rather than merely letting them soak in hot water.) Drain well. Place in serving bowl. Set aside.
• 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet or wok on medium-high heat. Add garlic and chile; stir fry 15 seconds or until fragrant. Add chicken, carrots and green onions; stir fry 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• 3. Stir in fish sauce mixture; stir fry 1 minute. Add basil (or cilantro); stir fry 30 seconds or until basil (or cilantro) is wilted. Add to noodles in bowl; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
• Tip: Thai basil has dark green leaves with purple stems and has a licorice flavor. It can be found in most Asian markets. If unavailable, substitute Italian basil.

Steps:

• Place basil in a food processor, cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour, process until blended.
• Add eggs, water, and oil. Process 15 - 20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
• Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 - 10 minutes.
• Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths.
• On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.
• Roll up jelly roll style and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Separate and unroll the slices carefully.
• Hang to dry on a pasta rack, or let stand on a clean towel for one hour.
• Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4 - 5 minutes or until tender, drain and serve.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to coat.