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Easy Homemade Pasta: Indulge in Flavorful Freshness

Enjoy the rewarding process of making homemade pasta filled with fresh flavors and customizable options for your meals.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 4 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour A versatile base for your pasta.
  • 2 large eggs For rich flavor and golden hue.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances the flavor of the dough.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds moisture and richness.
For Optional Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 cup spinach Blend into the dough for nutrition and color.
  • 1 tablespoon herbs Fresh basil or parsley for aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste Adds sweetness and color to the dough.
For Cooking
  • 4 quarts water Large pot of salted water for cooking.
  • fresh herbs or cheese Optional topping for serving.

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Pasta cutter
  • large pot
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Homemade Pasta
  1. Prepare the Dough: Make a mound with flour, create a well, add eggs, salt, and olive oil. Beat eggs gently, incorporating flour until shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead the Dough: Lightly flour hands and surface. Press dough down, fold over itself, and knead for about 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Rest the Dough: Wrap in plastic or cover with a towel, letting it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into four pieces, roll out to desired thickness, about 1/16 inch.
  5. Cut the Pasta: Cut into preferred shapes, such as tagliatelle. Place on a floured baking sheet.
  6. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, drop in pasta, and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes or until pasta floats.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Drain, reserve some cooking water, toss with sauce, and garnish with fresh herbs or cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra-soft pasta, use '00' flour. Properly knead for the best texture. Flour layers when storing to prevent sticking.

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