Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade pasta noodles from scratch with this easy recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create fresh and flavorful pasta that will elevate any dish.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 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, add the salt and olive oil (if using), and begin whisking the eggs with a fork, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges.
- Once the dough starts to come together, use your hands to knead it into a smooth, elastic ball, about 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle with more flour as needed.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- After resting, divide the dough into 2 or 4 portions and roll each out with a rolling pin or pasta machine to your desired thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes—fettuccine, tagliatelle, or even lasagna sheets. Dust noodles lightly with flour and either cook immediately in boiling salted water for 2 to 3 minutes or dry for later use.
Notes
- You can use semolina flour or a mix of all-purpose and semolina for a firmer texture.
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus resting time)
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup cooked
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
