Easy Homemade Pasta

This homemade pasta recipe is consistently great and easy to make with flour, eggs, salt, olive oil, and water. Roll out by hand or use a pasta machine to cut dough into desired pasta shape.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 25

Course lunch/dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4 people

Calories 2422.2 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining ingredients
1 Pasta Machine Essential for consistently thin sheets and cutting various pasta shapes
1 Rolling Pin (Optional, if not using a pasta machine for rolling sheets)

Ingredients

Main

2 cups flour
3 large eggs at room temperature
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water or as needed

Instructions

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Mix flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt in a bowl until combined. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to flour mixture until a smooth, thick dough forms. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes. Let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Divide dough into 8 balls; use a pasta machine to roll and cut dough into desired pasta shape. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation into the flour, leading to a smoother, more cohesive dough. The 'as needed' water is crucial; add it gradually, as flour absorption varies. Kneading for 10 minutes is vital for developing gluten, which gives the pasta its characteristic chewiness and elasticity. Do not rush this step. The resting period allows the gluten to relax, making the dough much easier to roll and less prone to tearing. When using a pasta machine, start with the widest setting and gradually decrease, flouring lightly between passes to prevent sticking. Fresh pasta cooks very quickly, typically 2-4 minutes, so be mindful when boiling.