Chocolate Noodles with Vanilla sauce

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add the egg yolks and softened butter, then mix and knead until a smooth, firm dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature to allow the ingredients to fully bind together.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thin sheet, then cut or pass it through a pasta machine to form thin noodle-like strands.

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a gentle boil and cook the chocolate noodles until just tender, then drain and set aside.

Split the vanilla stick lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. In a saucepan over low heat, warm the milk with the vanilla pod and seeds to infuse the flavor.

Remove the vanilla pod from the milk, then whisk in the mascarpone and powdered sugar until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and fully combined.

Plate the warm chocolate noodles in a serving bowl or glass and pour the vanilla mascarpone sauce generously over the top.

Serve immediately while warm, optionally dusting with a little extra cocoa powder or powdered sugar for garnish.