Fresh Pasta Recipe Number 20: Strascinati

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   Prepare the pasta dough.

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   You can find out how to make many different versions of this pasta by looking at.

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   Roll it into a long, narrow log and cut it into pieces.

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   This is what a cross section should look like.

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   Press down on the dough with your thumb.

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   Roll it away from you.

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   It's ready.

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   Instead of using your finger, you can use a knife as well.

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   It's a bit tricky ~

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    They are very salty and thick, so boil for a while.

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    I recommend cooking them all the way through.

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    [How to make the sauce:] Rub the okra in salt, then cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 30 seconds.

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    Do the same for the potatoes, cut into small pieces, then microwave for 4 minutes.

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    Stir fry the olive oil and garlic over low heat.

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    Add the red chili pepper and stir-fry until aromatic.

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    Add 1 ladle of the boiling water and agitate the frying pan to emulsify the oil.

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    Once the oil thickens, add the other ingredients, then toss with the pasta.

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    Tear the ham into pieces, place on top, season with salt and pepper and it's done!

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    There is a slight indentation in each piece of pasta, so the sauce collects inside.

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    Top them with the toppings and eat.

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    They're chewy, moist and delicious!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.