Basil Pasta Noodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups fresh basil leaves
3 cups flour
3 eggs
1/4 cup water, plus
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons olive oil

Preparation

Place basil in a food processor, cover and process until finely chopped. Add flour, process until blended.
Add eggs, water, and oil. Process 15 - 20 seconds or until dough forms a ball.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 - 10 minutes.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into fourths.
On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/16 inch thickness.
Roll up jelly roll style and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Separate and unroll the slices carefully.
Hang to dry on a pasta rack, or let stand on a clean towel for one hour.
Cook noodles in boiling salted water for 4 - 5 minutes or until tender, drain and serve.