how to handle heavy-handed herb hassle

if you're like me, and you like fresh herbs but can't wrap your head around the overly ambitious pre-ordained bundle size of your local fruit and veggie stand, there is hope. picked up a ridiculous amount of basil the other day and kneaded it into a batch of fresh pasta* that both alleviated my conscience and my tattered nerves.

mix about 1 1/2 cups of flour and some good salt.
make the well.
pour in two eggs (medium beaten) and a cup of well-chopped basil.



mix together and knead on lightly floured surface (adding water and flour as needed) for about ten minutes, or until you have a nice little ball.




wrap in a damp, warm towel and let rest about 15 minutes.
have fun.

i made some fat old dudes and served 'em up with oven roasted tomatoes and the usual fixins.



*caution: making fresh pasta may result in loved ones requesting it constantly.