Homemade Pasta Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Recipe Category: European
🔎 Keywords: Healthy, < 60 Mins, Easy
Description:
Nothing beats the satisfaction of crafting your own homemade pasta from scratch. It’s not just about the delicious end result but also about reconnecting with the simple joys of cooking with your loved ones. Dive into this culinary adventure and let your creativity flow!
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups of flour
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 553
- Fat Content: 7.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 282mg
- Sodium Content: 95.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 95.9g
- Fiber Content: 3.4g
- Sugar Content: 0.8g
- Protein Content: 21.3g
Instructions:
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Mix Eggs:
- Begin by cracking the eggs into a mixing bowl.
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Prepare Flour:
- Spread the flour evenly on a clean work surface, forming a mound.
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Create Well:
- Use your fingers to make a well in the center of the flour mound.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually pour the beaten eggs into the well while slowly incorporating the flour from the edges.
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Knead Dough:
- Transfer the mixture onto a floured surface and knead it for 7-8 minutes until it forms a smooth and elastic dough. Alternatively, use a food processor to mix and knead for 3-4 minutes.
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Check Consistency:
- Poke the dough with your finger; it should be slightly moist but not overly sticky. If needed, continue kneading until the desired consistency is achieved.
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Rest Dough:
- Let the dough rest for a while to allow the gluten to relax.
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Divide Dough:
- Cut the dough in half, covering one portion with plastic wrap to prevent drying.
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Roll Out Dough:
- Flatten the dough with a rolling pin and dust it with flour.
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Use Pasta Maker:
- Pass the dough through a pasta maker, starting with the widest setting and gradually reducing the thickness with each pass.
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Cut Noodles:
- Cut the rolled dough into strips using the pasta maker or a knife.
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Dry Noodles:
- Arrange the cut strips on a lightly floured surface or hanging over chairs to dry for about 30 minutes.
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Shape Pasta:
- Get creative with shaping your pasta! Make bowties by pinching the center of a rectangle or create tortelloni and ravioli by filling and folding the dough.
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Add Color:
- For colored pasta, incorporate natural ingredients like spinach for green, tomato paste for red, saffron for yellow (mix it into the eggs), or a little pureed carrots for orange. The flavor remains consistent, only the color changes.
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Enjoy:
- Cook your homemade pasta in boiling water until al dente, toss it with your favorite sauce, and savor the taste of your culinary masterpiece!
Making homemade pasta is not just about the end result; it’s a journey of love and creativity that brings joy to both the chef and those lucky enough to taste it. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the pasta-making adventure begin! 🍝
