Description
A simple and rewarding recipe for making fresh homemade pasta from scratch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- On a clean surface, pile the flour and form a well in the center. Add eggs, olive oil, and salt into the well.
- Use a fork to slowly incorporate the flour into the eggs, then mix with your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until it feels smooth. If it’s too dry, add a few drops of water; if it’s too sticky, dust it with a little flour.
- Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Flatten one piece into a small oval shape.
- Pass the flattened dough through a pasta machine on setting 1 three times. Fold it into thirds, then roll it again through settings 2 and 3 three times each. Finally, run it once through settings 4, 5, and 6.
- Lay the rolled sheets on a floured baking sheet, dust them with flour, and fold them lightly. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
- Use a cutter to shape the pasta as you like (e.g., fettuccine).
- Boil the pasta in salted water for 1–2 minutes until it reaches al dente. Drain and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy the fresh taste of homemade pasta.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian