Description
Discover the joy of crafting fresh, homemade pasta that brings the essence of Italy right into your kitchen. With just two simple ingredients—flour and eggs—you can create a delightful dish that pairs beautifully with your favorite sauces. The rich flavor and satisfying texture of homemade pasta far exceed anything you can buy at the store. Whether it’s for family dinners or special occasions, this culinary project is both rewarding and enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ to 2 ½ cups 00 flour or all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- Additional flour for rolling
Instructions
- Create a well with flour on a clean surface or in a bowl. Add eggs into the well.
- Beat the eggs gently with a fork, gradually mixing in the flour until combined.
- Knead the dough by hand for about 8-10 minutes until smooth; add flour as needed if sticky.
- Wrap the kneaded dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each piece until thin (about 1/16 inch).
- Cut into desired shapes using a knife or pizza cutter, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cook in boiling salted water for about 4 minutes until al dente, then drain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg