Homemade pasta is a delicious and satisfying dish that is easy to make at home. The fresh pasta has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that is hard to resist. The pasta can be tossed with your favorite sauce, or it can be served plain with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Homemade Pasta
Course: MainDifficulty: MediumServings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
250
kcalHomemade pasta is a delicious and satisfying dish that is easy to make at home. The fresh pasta has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor that is hard to resist. The pasta can be tossed with your favorite sauce, or it can be served plain with a drizzle of olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
- Place the flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center.
- Crack the eggs into the well and add the salt.
- Use a fork to gently whisk the eggs, breaking them up as you go.
- Gradually start incorporating the flour into the eggs, using your hands to form a shaggy dough.
- Once the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Once the dough has rested, divide it into four equal pieces.
- Roll out each piece of dough on a lightly floured surface until it is as thin as you can get it.
- Cut the pasta dough into your desired shapes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, until it is al dente.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with your favorite sauce.
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Notes
- If you want to make colored pasta, add a few drops of food coloring to the dough before kneading.
- For a fun twist, try adding herbs or spices to the dough.
- If you don’t have time to make your own pasta sauce, you can use a store-bought sauce. Just be sure to choose a sauce that is high quality and has a good flavor.
- To make the pasta even more delicious, top it with some grated Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs.