Saffron Tagliarini With Snails, Sorrel, Tomato, Zucchini

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   For the pasta:

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   Combine ingredients in food processor or large mixer until dough ball forms.

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   Rest mixed ingredients for half an hour to one hour in the fridge.

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   Roll out through pasta machine to make thin, silky sheets then put through the machine at a tagliarini setting (or roll out by hand into a thin sheet and then cut noodles using a pizza cutter).

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   Hang to dry over a broom handle; while still soft, curl into loose nests.

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   For the sauce:

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   Clean and slice zucchini into strips.

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   Halve the cherry tomatoes.

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   Saute strips of zucchini in olive oil with cherry tomatoes and crushed garlic over medium heat until vegetables soften.

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    Add the snails and sorrel and season to taste, adding lemon zest and cooking till sorrel is softened and snails are heated through.

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    Bring large pot of salted water to boil and add the pasta and cook for one to two minutes (or until al dente--if you are using freshly pasta, it will cook very quickly). Drain and toss with the snails and sorrel sauce.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.