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Homemade Fresh Pasta: Easy Therapeutic Dough & Delicious Noodles
Experience the therapeutic joy of making fresh homemade pasta from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. Learn how to combine simple ingredients like flour and eggs to create a supple dough, knead it to perfection, and transform it into beautiful, delicious noodles that are far superior to store-bought varieties. Perfect for a mindful cooking session or a delightful meal.
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Perfectly Kneaded Pasta Dough
Recipe Information
25m
Prep Time
3m
Cook Time
58m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
9g
Protein
45g
Carbs
3g
Fat
Thinly Rolled Pasta Sheets
Ingredients
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Servings: 4
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Freshly Cut Tagliatelle
Instructions
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- Create a well in the center of the flour on a clean surface. Add eggs, salt, and olive oil (if using) into the well. Gently whisk the wet ingredients, gradually incorporating flour from the sides until a shaggy dough forms.1m
Preview1mPreviewCreate a well in the center of the flour on a clean surface. Add eggs, salt, and olive oil (if using) into the well. Gently whisk the wet ingredients, gradually incorporating flour from the sides until a shaggy dough forms. - Gather the dough and begin kneading. Push, fold, and turn the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. Add a tiny bit of water if the dough is too stiff, or a sprinkle of flour if it's too sticky.10m
Preview10mPreviewGather the dough and begin kneading. Push, fold, and turn the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. Add a tiny bit of water if the dough is too stiff, or a sprinkle of flour if it's too sticky. - Form the kneaded dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll.30m
Preview30mPreviewForm the kneaded dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll. - Lightly flour your work surface and dough. Roll the dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, gradually thinning it out to your desired thickness. For pasta machine, start at the widest setting and gradually move to thinner settings.10mPreview10mPreviewLightly flour your work surface and dough. Roll the dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, gradually thinning it out to your desired thickness. For pasta machine, start at the widest setting and gradually move to thinner settings.
- Once the dough sheets are thin enough, cut them into your preferred pasta shape (e.g., tagliatelle, fettuccine, pappardelle) using the pasta machine's cutting attachment or a sharp knife. Dust generously with flour to prevent sticking.5mPreview5mPreviewOnce the dough sheets are thin enough, cut them into your preferred pasta shape (e.g., tagliatelle, fettuccine, pappardelle) using the pasta machine's cutting attachment or a sharp knife. Dust generously with flour to prevent sticking.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta.3m
Preview3mPreviewBring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta. - Drain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water if you plan to make a sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite sauce, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.2m
Preview2mPreviewDrain the pasta, reserving some of the pasta water if you plan to make a sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite sauce, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
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