(Pete is preparing to duck because this is going to sound like sacrilege here!)

Of all the things which are so far superior when home made, I don't mind using store bought noodles, particularly pasta, simply because it doesn't have a bunch of extra stuff in it that I don't want to consume.  Most assuredly, home made pasta beats any from a box every day of the week.  But, with only 24 ours in each day, I can sacrifice the fresh pasta for having the time and energy to work on something else which might have a more direct impact on my well being.

All that said, fresh pasta is just wonderful, and might explain why I still own the pasta roller/cutter, and WILL one day actually use it!  Especially looking forward to making ravioli with it.  Using some homemade soft cheese.  Can anything be more wonderful?  With some home canned sauce…

Question for those who have made pasta at home, especially things like ravioli.  What do you do with the odd extra little pieces of pasta?

Ran into this tutorial today: http://www.seriouseats.com/201…..ref=se-bb3

Some very interesting tips on preparing pasta, particularly for ravioli.  Enjoy!

If you find you like them, how's about posting your comments in the topic about them here: http://suzannemcminn.com/forum…..ay-dinner/

Well, even if you don't find you like them, tell us about your adventure with them anyway!