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Emeril Lagasse Pasta & Beyond
™
General Operating Instructions
Pasta Making Tips
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When making a mixture with eggs, first whisk the
egg and add the egg into the Liquid Measuring
Container. Then, add any other liquid ingredients
the recipe calls for, such as oil. Finally, add
water and fill to the batch line specified in your
recipe (70 mL for one batch and 150 mL for two
batches).
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Beet juice, carrot juice, and spinach juice can be
used as substitutions for water to flavor and color
your pasta dough.
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Add the liquid slowly in a steady stream through
the slot on the lid top.
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The humidity level in your home may affect
your recipes. Use a bit less liquid when your
kitchen is humid and a bit more liquid when
there is less humidity (like winter). See the
“Flour Mixing” section.
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Before placing a Pasta Disc in the appliance,
spray or brush the disc with oil to aid in the
extrusion process.
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If you see large clumps of dough stuck on the
paddle, pause the appliance and scrape the
paddles. Then, close the lid and press the Start/
Pause Button to resume the mixing process.
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If the timer runs out before all dough is extruded,
press the Forward Button to resume extrusion.
NOTE
: It may take a small amount of time for the
dough to extrude evenly and consistently from
the appliance. A small amount of steam may
emit from the front of the appliance while extrusion
is occurring.
Cooking Pasta
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Make sure the water is boiling. Add a pinch
of salt. Add the pasta. Stir to separate the
pasta. When the pasta floats, strain and serve.
Most pasta cooks in 3–6 minutes (less time for
thinner pasta).
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Strain pasta immediately after it is done cooking.
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Lightly toss the pasta with oil to prevent sticking.
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Toss with your favorite sauce before serving.
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If saving the cooked pasta for later use, lightly
oil and cool the pasta before storing in the
refrigerator for up to 2–3 days.
Freezing Pasta
After extruding, cook the pasta, lightly toss it with
oil, and cool. Store in a sealable plastic bag in the
freezer. When cooking frozen pasta, you may need
to add 1–2 minutes to the cooking time.
Reheating Pasta
Add the pasta to boiling water for 30 seconds.
Cleaning
1.
Ensure all parts are free of debris.
2.
Use the Cleaning Brush to clean the
Pasta Discs.
