First, you can make soft, homemade noodles using your favorite egg recipe. Let the noodles stand for an hour and then cook them. Or you can prepare the noodles, let them dry for a few hours on the counter and then cook them thoroughly. The U.S.D.A. considers this safe because the noodles are dry to begin with and then are cooked thoroughly for your recipe. Berry cautions that if you let the homemade noodles dry, they should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent Salmonella enteritidis or some other foodborne pathogens from growing to disease-causing levels.
Soft noodles are also ideal for stuffed pasta recipes like manicotti and ravioli.
The important thing here, of course, is not to let the stuffed noodles stand around. Either cook them immediately or refrigerate them. Food News For Consumers. Copyright Information Copyright 1995 by the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois. The information provided is for educational purposes only.