Homemade Pasta
Step into the heart of the kitchen, where flour becomes art and eggs transform into silky ribbons of perfection. Today, we're diving into the world of homemade pasta – a simple, yet enchanting journey that turns your kitchen into a pasta paradise.
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Stand up mixer
- Pasta attachement or cutter
- Thermomix (If you have)
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, 00 flour, semolina flour (use any of these flours or a blend of all)
- 3 large eggs, free-range or organic (room temperature)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- water (as needed)
Instructions
- On a clean surface or bowl, make a mound with the flour. Create a well in the centre.
- Crack the eggs into the well and add the salt.
- Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs. Be patient; it can be a bit messy at first.
- Once the mixture starts coming together, use your hands to knead the pieces of the dough together.
- Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour. If you have a Thermomix just through all the ingredients in and turn on the kneading function .
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax.
- After resting, roll out the dough with a rolling pin. Cut it into your desired pasta shape – fettuccine, spaghetti, or any shape you like.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for about 2-3 minutes or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks faster than store-bought.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with your favourite sauce. Enjoy your homemade pasta!