Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade pasta from scratch with this easy recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create fresh pasta that is perfect for any sauce or dish.
Ingredients
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All-Purpose Pasta Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: On a clean surface or in a large bowl, mound the flour and make a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well and add the salt. Using a fork, beat the eggs, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges. Once a dough begins to form, use your hands to knead it until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes. If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a tiny splash of water.
- Rest and Shape: Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. After resting, divide the dough into 2–4 pieces. Roll out each piece using a pasta machine or rolling pin to your desired thickness. Cut into shapes like fettuccine, tagliatelle, or sheets for lasagna.
- Cook and Serve: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 2–4 minutes, depending on thickness, until tender. Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- You can use a mix of all-purpose and semolina flour for added texture.
- Dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup cooked pasta
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
