Slurping the Spaghetti

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Making pasta could be described as a little bit of science, a little bit of art and a whole lot of flour! Yet the role that flour plays in producing quality pasta is often underestimated. Making pasta is our trade at Maria’s so we can’t ignore the power of flour. It’s our core ingredient – it gives our pasta colour, texture, elasticity and taste. Here is the low down on the different flours that we use.

This Mushroom Tagliatelle recipe highlights seasonal Victorian mushrooms and is the perfect dish for crisp, autumn weather.