Chocolate Fettucini with Orange Sauce

Chocolate Fettucini with Orange Sauce

1 cup durum wheat semolina
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp instant chocolate milk powder
1 tsp. cocoa
pinch salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vegetable oil

Sift dry ingredients together. Gradually mix in egg and oil, adding water if necessary to form a dry but well-mixed dough. Knead dough on lightly floured board for 6 minutes until it has a smooth and elastic texture. Let stand 15 minutes.
Divide dough in two. Roll each piece into thin rectangular sheet. Let sit for a few minutes before cutting. Cut sheets into fettucini width strips with pasta machine or roll up each sheet and slice of ribbons with sharp knife. Can be prepared well in advance. Keep moist if not using immediately.

Cook pasta in boiling water.

Orange Butter Sauce:
1 large orange
1/3 lb. unsalted butter

Cut rind into quarters. Peel rind from one quarter. Remove inner pith. Slice rind paper–thin. Grate zest off rest of orange.
In small saucepan heat butter until it browns slightly. Add orange rind and zest. Heat gently for 2 to 3 minutes until rind gives off aroma.
Drain cooked pasta. Pour sauce over it and toss lightly. Serve immediately with whipped cream or mascarpone (Italian cream cheese).