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pasta homemade recipes

Making homemade pasta is a rewarding experience that brings comfort food to a whole new level. This recipe yields fresh, tender pasta that can be paired with your favorite sauces and toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 People
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 rolling pin or pasta machine
  • 1 knife or pasta cutter
  • 1 clean surface or countertop
  • 1 fork for mixing
  • 1 plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, create a mound with the flour and make a well in the center. Add the eggs, salt, and olive oil into the well.
  • Using a fork, beat the eggs gently, then gradually incorporate the flour from the edges of the well into the eggs. Continue until it forms a rough dough.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 20 minutes at room temperature.
  • Once rested, divide the dough into four equal pieces. Take one piece and keep the others covered to prevent drying.
  • Roll out the dough using a rolling pin or a pasta machine, to your desired thickness (about 1/16 to ⅛ inch). Dust with flour as necessary to prevent sticking.
  • Cut the rolled dough into your desired pasta shape using a knife or pasta cutter.
  • Dust the cut pasta with a little flour to keep it from sticking together. Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for about 2 minutes or until it reaches your desired doneness.
  • Drain the pasta and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.

Notes

You can use semolina flour for a slightly different texture.
Fresh pasta can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
Experiment with different sauces such as marinara, pesto, or cream sauces to complement your homemade pasta.
If desired, you can add spinach or beet juice to the dough for colored pasta. Simply blend the vegetable with the eggs before mixing with flour.