8 c Homemade chicken broth 2 lg Carrots, chopped 1 Stalk celery, chopped 2 Cloves garlic, peeled & -crushed 1 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Fresh breadcrumbs 2/3 c Grated Parmesan cheese, -plus extra for garnish 1 ts Freshly grated nutmeg 2 lg Eggs 1 c Chopped fresh parsley
Pour chicken broth into a large pot and bring to a
boil. Add carrots, celery, garlic and salt. Reduce
the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs,
cheese and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add
eggs; mix until thoroughly combined. The dough should
be damp but firm. If necessary, incorporate
additional breadcrumbs or a few drops of water; if the
dough is too wet or too dry it will crumble. To form
the passatelli, pinch off a piece of dough
and roll it about 1/4 inch thick, then break it into
1/2 inch lengths. Continue forming the rest of the
dough in the same manner. Bring the broth back to a
boil, add the passatelli and parsley and cook for 5
minutes. Ladle
the soup into bowls, sprinkle with a little Parmesan
and serve.
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