Recipe Collection: Homemade Pasta

Ingredients You’ll Need:

2 cups (≈ 250 g) all-purpose flour
1–2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 large eggs
A pinch of salt
Water (if dough is dry and is not turning into a playdough type consistency)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Prep the dough:
Mound your flour on a clean surface and create a well in the center. Crack in the eggs, drizzle the olive oil, and sprinkle salt into the center.

Mix it up:
Use a fork to whisk the eggs and oil, gradually incorporating flour from the edges until a shaggy dough forms.

Knead to perfection:
Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes on a floured surface. Stop when it’s smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky – think playdough consistency.

Rest the dough:
Wrap your dough in plastic wrap, and let it rest for 20–30 minutes at room temperature. This makes it easier to roll out.

Roll or cut:
Roll the dough out with a pasta roller or a lightly floured rolling pin until it’s paper-thin (≈ 1–2 mm). Cut into your favorite shapes—spaghetti, fettuccine, using a pasta cutter (the pasta cutter I use) or hand-cut thick egg noodles using a pasta cutter or with a floured knife.

Cook & serve or freeze for later!
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop your pasta in and cook just 1–2 minutes—fresh pasta cooks fast! Drain, toss with sauce, and enjoy immediately or freeze in a freezer bag and just plop it in boiling water when you need it!