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Ingredients
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Pasta Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center, and crack the eggs into this well. Add the olive oil.
- 2
- 3
Rest the Dough
Wrap the kneaded dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
After resting, divide the dough into four pieces. Roll out each piece using a pasta machine or a rolling pin until thin. Cut into your desired pasta shape (fettuccine, tagliatelle, etc.).
Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Add Tomato Sauce
Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring well. Let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- 7
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the fresh basil leaves, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- 8
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the freshly made pasta and cook for 2-4 minutes or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks quickly!
- 9
Toss with Sauce
Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- 10
Serve
Plate the pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.