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Tajarin

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Equipment Needed
  • Pasta machine (or rolling pin)
  • Tagliatelle cutter (or fettuccine cutter)
  • Large pot
  • Large heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the Pasta:
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup semolina flour plus more for dusting
  • 9 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • For the White Rabbit Ragu optional:
  • 1 medium-sized rabbit substitute with chicken if preferred
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 strips of bacon or pancetta finely chopped
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 sticks celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot peeled & finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • To Serve:
  • Grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions
 

  • Instructions:
  • Making the Pasta:
  • Mound the all-purpose and semolina flours on a large work surface, creating a well in the center.
  • Crack the eggs into the well, add the olive oil, and gently incorporate the flour with a fork, mixing until the dough begins to form.
  • Knead the dough by hand until it's stiff and elastic (around 10-15 minutes). Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  • Rolling and Cutting the Pasta:
  • Roll the dough through a pasta machine, gradually reducing the thickness setting until you reach your desired thickness (usually around setting #4).
  • Once you have your sheet of dough, use a tagliatelle cutter to slice the pasta into thin strips.
  • Toss the cut pasta with a little semolina flour to prevent sticking and refrigerate until needed.
  • Making the Ragu:
  • If using rabbit, cut the meat off the bones, chop into chunks, and pulse in a food processor until coarsely ground.
  • Heat the olive oil in a heavy pan, then add the rabbit and cook until browned. Add the pancetta and cook until lightly crispy.
  • Add the onions, celery, carrot, and garlic, cooking until softened. Stir in tomato paste, white wine, and chicken stock.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper, and cover the pot. Simmer for 2 hours, adding more stock as needed.
  • Cooking the Pasta:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 2-3 minutes (fresh pasta cooks quickly).
  • Drain the pasta and toss with a couple of ladles of the ragu. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese.
  • Variations & Substitutions:
  • Vegetarian Version: Swap the rabbit ragu for a rich mushroom sauce, using a mix of wild mushrooms for depth of flavor.
  • Dietary Needs: For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend or rice flour for the pasta. You can also substitute eggs with egg replacers for a vegan version (though the texture will be different).
Keyword Pasta, Tajarin