How to Make Homemade Pasta
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4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
7 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
284 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
How to Make Homemade Pasta
Description
Making homemade pasta at home begins with mixing all-purpose flour with salt, and then adding whisked eggs and olive oil to form a dough. Kneading develops the gluten, giving the pasta elasticity and a smooth texture. After dividing the dough, a resting period in the fridge helps relax the gluten, making it easier to roll out thinly.
The dough is rolled out to nearly translucent sheets and left to dry slightly, which aids in handling when cutting. Slicing the dough into various shapes like fettuccine, lasagna sheets, or angel hair adjusts the final dish’s style. Fresh pasta has a delicate chew and cooks faster than dried varieties.
This basic pasta dough is a foundation for numerous pasta dishes and can be prepared ahead of time. Rolling and drying the pasta carefully ensures it won’t break apart when boiled.
Ingredients
- 3 egg
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large glass mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour and salt. Add whisked egg and olive oil to the flour. Mix to combine.
- Knead the pasta by hand or using the dough hook of a stand mixer until it turns elastic and is no longer sticky.
- Cut dough into three pieces and roll each into a ball. Wrap each ball tightly with a plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough pieces into thin layers (you should be able to almost see through it). Let the dough hang on a pasta dryer or sit flat on a floured surface to dry for about 15-20 minutes. If you are going the floured surface route, flip the pasta over every 5 minutes. The dough should be dry, but not so dry that it breaks apart easily.
- Using a sharp knife/pizza cutter, pasta cutter, or stand mixer pasta attachment (see instructions for each above), slice the pasta dough to your preference (fettuccine, lasagna, angel hair, etc). Cook immediately or refrigerate or freeze for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 284 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 284kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 630mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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