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I Ate The World's Most Expensive Pasta

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Pasta

Cultural Context

Pasta, a staple of Italian cuisine, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, it comes in countless shapes and sizes, each suited to different sauces and dishes. Pasta is not just food; it embodies Italian culture and family gatherings, often served during special occasions and Sunday dinners. Today, pasta is enjoyed worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a global comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
80 lb Parmesan cheese wheel
12 egg yolks
olive oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
butter
garlic cloves

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative for sautéing.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

1

Unbox the 80 lb Parmesan cheese wheel from Italy.

2

Cut the cheese wheel in half using a small Parmesan knife.

3

Draw a line down the center of the cheese to guide the cut.

4

Use the end of the knife to deepen the cut and start digging into the cheese.

5

Use a special cheese knife to cut through the rind of the cheese smoothly.

6

Insert wedges into the cheese to help split it apart, moving them side to side.

7

Continue inserting wedges around the cheese until it starts to split.

8

Once the cheese splits, enjoy a piece of fresh Parmesan.

9

Prepare to make pasta by using 12 egg yolks in a bowl with a bit of olive oil.

10

Crack the eggs and separate the yolks from the whites, saving the whites for later use.

11

Add a little more than 2 cups of all-purpose flour to a cutting board and create a well in the center.

12

Add the 12 egg yolks into the well and mix with the flour gradually.

13

Use a bench scraper to help mix the dough until it forms a cohesive ball.

14

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.

15

Use the remaining Parmesan to create a bowl by hollowing it out with a spoon.

16

Roll out the rested dough using a pasta machine to a thin sheet.

17

Cut the dough into fettuccine strands.

18

Prepare a quick garlic butter sauce by melting butter in a pan and adding chopped garlic.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

small Parmesan knifebench scraperpasta machinecutting boardplastic wrappan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Italian PastaPasta Dishes
Local Name: Pasta

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