Handmade Pasta Recipe
There's nothing quite like fresh handmade pasta!
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Ingredients
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Pasta Dough
Method
Making the Dough
Prepare the Ingredients
On a clean surface or in a large bowl, mound the flour and create a well in the center. Add the salt, eggs, and olive oil into the well.
Kneading
Bring the dough together with your hands and knead it on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
Resting
Wrap the kneaded dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Rolling and Cutting
Rolling Out the Dough
After resting, divide the dough into 4 pieces. Keep the pieces you are not using covered. Flatten one piece slightly and roll it out using a pasta machine or a rolling pin until it reaches your desired thickness.
Cutting the Pasta
Once rolled out, cut the dough into your preferred shape (tagliatelle, fettuccine, etc.) using a knife or pasta cutter. Dust with flour to prevent sticking.
Cooking the Pasta
Boiling
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook for 2-4 minutes, or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks much quicker than dried pasta!
Serving
Drain the pasta and serve with your favorite sauce or toppings.