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Homemade Pasta

Life At The Table Homemade Pasta. Fresh pasta on a countertop with a rolling pin behind it.

Simple, fresh, and incredibly satisfying—this homemade pasta dough comes together with just flour, eggs, and salt.  Use it to create silky noodles, tender ravioli, or other favorite pasta shape, all with a texture and flavor that store-bought pasta can’t match.

 
 

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

These directions are an overview. Read the article above for more details.

Make the Dough by Hand

  1. Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl.
  2. Pour the flour onto a clean work surface and form a well in the center.
  3. Add the eggs to the center of well.
  4. Using a fork, whisk the eggs gradually incorporating the flour.
  5. Bring the dough ball together, using only as much of the flour as needed.
  6. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  7. Wrap tightly and rest for 30 minutes.
  8. Roll and cut into desired shape.

 

Make the Dough with a Stand Mixer

  1. Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl.
  2. Add the eggs to a stand mixture bowl fitted with a paddle attachment and mix on low.
  3. Gradually add flour mixture until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Switch to a dough hook and knead 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  5. Finish with 1-2 minutes of hand kneading.
  6. Wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes.

Equipment

Notes

  • Dough should feel slightly tacky, not sticky
  • Resting makes rolling easier
  • Cook fresh pasta 2-3 minutes
  • Refrigerate dough: up to 24 hours
  • Freeze shaped pasta
  • Easily cook frozen pasta straight from the freezer

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