Homemade Pasta Recipe

homemade pasta recipe

Homemade Pasta

homemade pasta recipe

This fresh homemade pasta is SO delicious and easy to make! Serve it simply with olive oil and Parmesan cheese, or use it in your favorite pasta recipes.

Prep: 30min

Yield: 3

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instruction:

  1. Place the flour on a clean work surface and make a nest. Add the eggs, olive oil, and salt to the center and use a fork to gently break up the eggs, keeping the flour walls intact as best as you can. Use your hands to gently bring the flour inward to incorporate. Continue working the dough with your hands to bring it together into a shaggy ball.
  2. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes. At the beginning, the dough should feel pretty dry, but stick with it! It might not feel like it’s going to come together, but after 8-10 minutes of kneading, it should become cohesive and smooth. If the dough still seems too dry, sprinkle your fingers with a tiny bit of water to incorporate. If it’s too sticky, dust more flour onto your work surface. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. Dust 2 large baking sheets with flour and set aside.
  4. Slice the dough into four pieces. Gently flatten one into an oval disk. Run the dough through the Pasta Roller Attachment or a pasta maker three times on level 1 (the widest setting).
  5. Set the dough piece onto a countertop or work surface. Fold both short ends in to meet in the center, then fold the dough in half to form a rectangle (see photo above).
  6. Run the dough through the pasta roller three times on level 2, three times on level 3, and one time each on levels 4, 5, and 6.
  7. Lay half of the pasta sheet onto the floured baking sheet and sprinkle with flour before folding the other half on top. Sprinkle more flour on top of the second half. Every side should be floured so that your final pasta noodles won’t stick together.
  8. Repeat with remaining dough.
  9. Run the pasta sheets through the Pasta Cutter Attachment (pictured is the fettuccine cutter). Repeat with remaining dough. Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes.

Homemade Pasta

homemade pasta recipe

Homemade Pasta is not only fun and easy recipe to make in your own kitchen, but nothing compares to the taste and texture of fresh homemade pasta. Whether you want to knead and cut the dough by hand, or you use a kitchenaid to mix and a roller to flatten and cut, I’ll share all of my homemade pasta tips & tricks!

Prep: 30min

Total: 60min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 215 mg, Fiber 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups Semolina Pasta Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 eggs (room temperature and slightly beaten)
  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 tablespoons Water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instruction:

  1. Wrap dough in plastic wrap or in a covered bowl and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  2. To cook, bring a large pot of heavily-salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender (approximately 3 – 5 minutes). When making lasagna, no need to boil noodles. Add directly to your recipe.

Homemade Pasta

homemade pasta recipe

My favorite 4-ingredient homemade pasta recipe — easy to make by hand, in a mixer, or in a food processor. See tips above for how to roll the pasta out either by hand, with a pasta maker, or with a stand mixer.

Prep: 58min

Total: 1h

Yield: 1

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 1/2 cups flour (“00” flour, semolina flour, all-purpose flour — or a blend)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Instruction:

  1. Roll out the pasta dough into your desired shape, either by hand or using a pasta maker (see notes above). Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling water until it is al dente, usually between 1-5 minutes depending on the thickness of your pasta. Drain and use immediately.
  2. Roll out the pasta dough into your desired shape, either by hand or using a pasta maker (see notes above). Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling water until it is al dente, usually between 1-5 minutes depending on the thickness of your pasta. Drain and use immediately.
  3. Roll out the pasta dough into your desired shape, either by hand or using a pasta maker (see notes above). Cook the pasta in a large pot of generously-salted boiling water until it is al dente, usually between 1-5 minutes depending on the thickness of your pasta. Drain and use immediately.

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FAQ

What flour is best for homemade pasta?

All-purpose flour does what it says on the tin, so it’s perfectly fine to use for making pasta. However, most pasta recipes will recommend either semola or “00” flour.

What is the secret to making good pasta?

Avoid a pasta mishap by following these helpful cooking tips, then try some of our favorite easy recipes.
  • Use a big enough pot. …
  • Use plenty of water. …
  • Season the pasta water — …
  • Let the water come to a boil first. …
  • Stir right away — and every couple minutes. …
  • Don’t rely solely on the cooking time on your pasta’s package.

Is it worth making pasta from scratch?

The only way to be sure of the quality and freshness of the ingredients is when you buy them yourself. From the start to the end, you know what you have put in your dough, in the filling, and that the nutritional value of your food is mostly preserved. Only for this reason, making pasta from scratch is worth a try.

What materials do you need for homemade pasta?

Ingredients-wise, making fresh pasta is actually incredibly straightforward – all you need is flour and eggs. The same goes for equipment, you don’t need a pasta machine for our fresh pasta dough recipe, just a few common kitchen utensils and a clean work surface.

How to make dry pasta from scratch?

If you want to dry your homemade pasta for future use, spread it in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Leave the pasta uncovered in a dry area for 12 to 24 hours, gently stirring and turning it a few times. Flour is fickle, so humidity, temperature, size of the noodles, etc. will all play a part in the total time.

Is handmade pasta worth the hassle?

Most food critics will tell you that homemade pasta is always better than store bought. However, it’s important to remember that making pasta is an exact science, and it may take a few batches before you get your ratios right. Do a few test runs when making homemade pasta to make sure you have the recipe correct.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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