Coffee tagliatelle with Caffè Negro blends

Not just in a cup: coffee can be an ingredient in many recipes. Most food enthusiasts are familiar with sweet ideas, from cakes to cookies to creams. But have you ever tried using coffee in a first course? Homemade coffee pasta is a recipe that will surprise you. Unusual, refined, and with a pleasant aroma, the dish you bring to the table will win over everyone at your table.

Ingredients for coffee tagliatelle

100 g 00 flour
100 g re-milled semolina flour
35 ml coffee (about 1 cup of coffee made with a moka pot)
5 g Coffee powder
1 egg
35 ml Water

How to proceed

1. Prepare the coffee using a moka pot and let it cool. On a work surface, sift the two flours together, add the ground coffee, and stir. Make a well in the center, add the egg, mix with a fork, and gradually incorporate the moka pot coffee (tip: for best results, use Caffè Negro Aroma Bar or Caffè Negro Extra Bar blends) plus about 35 ml of water. Continue to work the dough with your hands until it forms a smooth, well-combined, and compact dough. (If necessary, add a little more water.) Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for about 30 minutes.

2. After the time has elapsed, roll out the dough on a floured work surface with a rolling pin until it's about 3 mm thick. Flour the dough well, roll it up, and using a sharp knife, cut strips. Immediately unroll them and place them on the floured work surface. Let them dry. To speed up the process, use a pasta machine. Cut strips with the roller set to the 6 mark. Dust them well with flour, then cut out the tagliatelle using the appropriate tool.

3. It is advisable to roll out the sheets of pasta that are not too thin to obtain tagliatelle that hold up well to cooking and remain firm.

Suggestions

The fragrant coffee tagliatelle are excellent both sweet and savoury. Sweet yes
They pair perfectly with vanilla ice cream or custard, garnished with fresh berries or warmed with a little sugar. Savory, they're delicious sautéed with melted butter, sage, and... plenty of pecorino cheese.