Homemade Cavatelli

Sure, here are two different recipes for homemade cavatelli:

Recipe 1: Basic Homemade Cavatelli

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of water

Instructions:

1. Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
2. Gradually pour in the water and mix the ingredients together with your hands until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each part into a long, thin rope about 1/2 inch in diameter.
5. Cut the ropes into small pieces about 1/2 inch long.
6. Using your thumb, roll each piece of dough into a small, elongated shape, pressing down and dragging it towards you to create the classic cavatelli shape.
7. Once all the dough pieces have been shaped into cavatelli, let them dry for at least 1 hour before cooking.

Recipe 2: Homemade Cavatelli with Ricotta

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt and make a well in the center.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the water, ricotta cheese, and egg.
3. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the well in the flour mixture, stirring to combine until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each part into a long, thin rope about 1/2 inch in diameter.
6. Cut the ropes into small pieces about 1/2 inch long.
7. Using your thumb, roll each piece of dough into a small, elongated shape, pressing down and dragging it towards you to create the classic cavatelli shape.
8. Once all the dough pieces have been shaped into cavatelli, let them dry for at least 1 hour before cooking.

These recipes are a great starting point, but feel free to adjust them to your personal tastes by experimenting with different flours, fillings, or sauces. Enjoy your homemade cavatelli!