Description
Homemade pasta is a culinary delight that transforms any meal into a memorable experience. With just two key ingredients—flour and eggs—you can create fresh, flavorful noodles that surpass anything store-bought. This easy-to-follow guide teaches you how to make homemade pasta from scratch, whether for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering. The texture and taste of freshly made pasta are unbeatable, offering endless possibilities for various dishes like spaghetti, lasagna, or ravioli. Elevate your cooking skills and impress your guests with this simple yet rewarding process!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ to 2 ½ cups 00 flour or all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- Additional flour for rolling
Instructions
- Prepare your work surface by dusting it lightly with flour.
- In a mixing bowl, create a well in the center of the flour and crack in the eggs.
- Use a fork to beat the eggs gently, gradually incorporating flour until combined.
- Transfer the dough to your floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or cover with a cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide the rested dough into pieces, flatten slightly, and roll out thinly using a pasta maker or rolling pin.
- Cut into desired shapes (fettuccine, tagliatelle).
- Cook in boiling salted water for about 4 minutes or until al dente.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg