Yes, I know, the idea of making your own pasta like a classic Italian Nonna sounds like a wonderful but time consuming thing to do. All that kneading, rolling and cutting by hand seems almost defunct when there is such a wide variety of pasta shapes to choose from, fresh and dried, in your deli or local supermarket these days. And pasta is meant to be quick, isn’t it? Or is it? There is something so zen-like about mixing a dough to a smooth elasticity, then carefully passing it through the rollers to create a satiny sheet to cut into playful ribbons. It is worth making it every so often, when time permits, just for the pure personal satisfaction. Once you have mastered the art of making your own home made lasagne sheets and fettuccine, you can then graduate to trying your hand at pappardelle, ravioli and tortellini…the pastabilities are
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