Handmade Pasta Recipe

Making the Pasta

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   On a clean work surface, form the flour into a mound and create a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well, add salt and olive oil. Using a fork, beat the eggs gently and slowly incorporate the flour, starting from the inner rim of the well, until a rough dough forms.

2. 2

   Knead the Dough

   Once the dough comes together, knead it by hand for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour as needed.

3. 3

   Rest the Dough

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This will help to relax the gluten.

4. 4

   Roll Out the Dough

   After resting, divide the dough into four pieces. Keep the pieces you're not using covered. Roll out one piece at a time using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, until it reaches your desired thickness.

5. 5

   Cut the Pasta

   Cut the rolled-out dough into your preferred shape (fettuccine, tagliatelle, lasagna sheets, etc.) using a sharp knife or a pasta cutter.

6. 6

   Cook the Pasta

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2-4 minutes, depending on the thickness. Fresh pasta cooks quickly, so keep an eye on it!