Fresh Egg Pasta

Directions

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   Make a mound of the flour in the center of a large wooden cutting board.
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   Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the eggs, oil and any other flavoring you choose.
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   Using a fork, beat together the eggs, oil and flavorings and begin to incorporate the flour starting with the inner rim of the well.
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   As you expand the well, keep pushing the flour up to retain the well shape.
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   Do not worry that this initial phase looks messy.
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   The dough will come together when 1/2 of the flour is incorporated.
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   Start kneading the dough with both hands, using the palms of your hands primarily.
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   Once you
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   have a cohesive mass, remove the dough from the board and scrape up any left over crusty bits.
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    Lightly flour the board and continue kneading for 3 more minutes.
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    The dough should be elastic and a little sticky.
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    Continue to knead for another 3 minutes, remembering to dust your board when necessary.
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    Wrap the dough in plastic and allow to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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    Note: do not skip the kneading or resting portion of this recipe, they are essential for a light pasta.
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    Yield: 1 pound
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    Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan until frothing.
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    Remove from heat and stir in flour with a whisk.
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    Cook over low heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
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    Add 1/2 hot milk an whisk until smooth.
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    Add remaining milk and whisk until smooth.
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    Bring to boil, add nutmeg, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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    Can be used hot or cold.
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    To Make Tortelloni Al Forno:
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    Preheat oven to 425 F. Bring 6 quarts of water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
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    Heat oil in a 12 to 14-inch saute pan until smoking and add onions.
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    Cook onions until softened but not brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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    Add radicchio and cook until softened and lightly gray in color, about 5 to 6 minutes.
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    Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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    Meanwhile, drop tortellini into boiling water and cook until tender.
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    Gently drain and place in a large mixing bowl.
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    Add cooled radicchio mixture, balsamella and half the grated cheese.
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    Gently stir to mix well.
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    Divide among 4 buttered gratin dishes, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake until bubbly and crusty on top, about 20 minutes.
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    Serve immediately.