Spring Garden Pasta

Press flower petals and snipped herbs between sheets of this easy and excellent homemade pasta dough. Then toss with butter, Parm, and more herbs for a gorgeous pappardelle. Garnish with additional whole flowers and herbs. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Easy Homemade Pasta Dough by pho1962.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 493 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons water, or as needed
• ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup edible flower petals, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat flour, eggs, oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until a smooth and very thick dough forms.

Step 2

Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead until very smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover; let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Divide dough into 8 balls. Roll each into a thin sheet about 18 inches long using a pasta roller or a rolling pin. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flower petals, 1/4 tablespoon thyme, and 1/4 tablespoon dill on the lengthwise half of each sheet. Fold sheet in half over petals and herbs, then roll again into a thin sheet. Cut into long, 1-inch wide strips using a pizza cutter.

Step 4

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.

Step 5

Toss with Parmesan cheese, butter, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.