🍝 Spaghetti alla Chitarra Recipe with Philips Pasta Maker Avance
🧂 Ingredients for 4 servings
- 300 g of durum wheat semolina (re-milled or not, any brand)
- 2 eggs
- Water up to a total of 135 ml, including:
- 🫒 5 ml of extra virgin olive oil
🛠️ Preparation
🔧 1. Die setup
Insert the spaghetti alla chitarra die into the insert holder and attach it to the machine.
🥣 2. Dough preparation
- Pour the semolina into the mixing container.
- Start the program.
- Slowly add the well-mixed liquids (eggs, water, oil).
🔁 3. Kneading cycles
- When you hear the extrusion beep, turn off the machine.
- Turn it back on and hold the start button for a few seconds to restart kneading.
- Repeat this process for a total of 3 kneading cycles.
🍝 4. Extrusion
- Begin extrusion. If the first strands are uneven, return them to the container.
- Cut the pasta to your desired length.
- Place the spaghetti alla chitarra on a drying rack.
✅ Final result
You’ll get firm, thick spaghetti alla chitarra that hold up well to hearty sauces.
Due to their thickness, they require longer cooking times, especially if dried.
