Whole Wheat Pasta

Directions

In a mixing bowl stir together 2 cups of the flour and salt.

Combine eggs, water, and olive oil; add to flour.

Mix well.

Sprinkle the kneading surface with the remaining ⅓ cup flour.

Turn dough out onto the floured surface.

Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic (8-10 minutes).

Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough into thirds or fourths.

On a lightly floured surface roll each third of dough into a 16 x 12 rectangle or each fourth into a 12 inch square.

If using a pasta machine, pass dough through machine until 1/16"thick.

Dust with additional flour as necessary.

Cut and shape as desired.

Makes 1 pound.