Making homemade pasta dough from scratch is easier than you think. You just need a few ingredients to make your own fresh pasta. You can either roll it by hand or use a pasta machine. I like making pasta myself as the process itself is satisfying and fun. Give it a try and bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen.
The video above shows you how to use a pasta machine. The video is divided into five chapters to guide you through the process. First, you will see how to assemble the machine correctly. Next, I will give you tips for using it for the first time. In the third chapter, you will learn how to stretch the dough evenly for the perfect consistency. Chapter four shows you how to shape your pasta into various styles. Finally, the last chapter teaches you the best way to clean and maintain your machine.
The pasta machine featured in this video is available on Amazon. You can purchase it through this link: https://amzn.to/3RxnFsa (USA) or https://amzn.to/4eE2DlP (Europe)
Homemade Pasta Dough
Adjust servings here:
Equipment
- wooden chopboard or pasta drying rack
- Mixing bowl optional
Ingredients
- 200 grams flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- semolina flour
Instructions
PASTA DOUGH
- Use a large bowl or a clean countertop. Add the flour to either the bowl or the countertop.
- Take an egg and use its shell to create a well in the flour. Your flour should now look like a volcano.
- Break the eggs and add them to the center of the flour. Pour the olive oil and sprinkle salt on top of the eggs.
- Use a fork to carefully whisk the eggs, adding the flour gradually until the mixture becomes sticky.
- Discard the fork and use your hands to knead the dough until all the ingredients are well combined. This usually takes about 10-15 minutes. Shape the dough into a ball, cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
DOUGH STRETCHING
- Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and sprinkle a little flour on the countertop. Cut a piece of dough off. Use a pasta machine, rolling pin or wine bottle to flatten it. The thickness should be similar to a coin. The width of the pasta depends on your pasta shape.
SHAPING
- Choose the shape of your pasta. Consider to read my other pasta posts for inspiration.
BOILING PASTA
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt.
- Boil ravioli, tortellini or any other pasta dumplings for 3-4 minutes. Boil farfalle, tagliatelle, fettuccini, spaghetti or other pasta for 2-3 minutes.
Notes
Enjoy!
