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How to Make Homemade Pasta Recipe

How to Make Homemade Pasta Recipe

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Learn how to make delicious homemade pasta from scratch with this easy-to-follow recipe. Whether you prefer to make the dough by hand or in a stand mixer, this guide will take you through each step, from mixing the ingredients to cooking the pasta to perfection.

Ingredients

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Dough by Hand:

  • 2 ¼ to 2 ½ cups 00 flour or all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • Additional flour for rolling

Dough in Stand Mixer:

  • 2 ¼ cups flour
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Making the dough by hand: On a flat surface, create a mound with flour and make a well in the center. Add eggs, whisk with a fork, gradually incorporating flour. Knead into a ball and let rest.
  2. Making the dough in a stand mixer: Mix flour and eggs in a stand mixer until smooth. Let the dough rest.
  3. Rolling the pasta dough: Cut dough into pieces, roll out, cut into strips, and dry.
  4. Cooking the pasta: Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, and toss with sauce.
  5. Storing homemade pasta: Dry cut pasta, store in nests in an airtight container.

Notes

  • If using a pasta rolling machine, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for best results.
  • Experiment with different pasta shapes and sizes to find your favorite.

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