Andrea's Hand Cranked Coffee Cavatelli

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   In a large saute pan over a medium heat, add olive oil and garlic.

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   Once garlic begins to brown slightly, add porcini mushrooms and allow to brown with the garlic.

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   Once mushrooms and garlic are golden brown, add calabaza and cavatelli and toss with garlic and mushrooms until all ingredients are mixed together and hot.

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   Add chicken stock and butter and reduce until 1/3 of the original liquid remains.

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   Add remaining ingredients and toss until well incorporated.

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   Adjust seasoning as desired and serve in pasta dish.

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   This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.

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   The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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   In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and espresso and mix well.

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    Make a small well in the center and add ricotta, egg and milk and start to mix all the ingredients together.

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    Once combined, take dough mixture and begin kneading it on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until firm and smooth.

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    Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.

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    Wrap dough in moist towel and let rest in a warm location for 10 minutes.

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    Roll dough through a pasta machine starting at the largest setting and slowly working to the number 4 setting.

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    Take the sheet of dough and cut into strips about 1/2-inches wide by 10 inches long, then pass through cavatelli machine.

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    Place the pasta on sheet tray and freeze until ready to use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.