Fresh Pasta Recipes
Fresh pasta recipes bring simple comfort and homemade joy to your table. With just flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt, you can create soft, tender noodles in under an hour—perfect for any sauce and every family dinner.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin or Pasta Machine
- Large Pot
- Knife or pasta cutter
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 3 eggs large
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil optional, for richer dough
Instructions
- Place flour in a mound on the counter. Make a well in the center, add eggs, salt, and olive oil (if using).
- Beat the eggs gently with a fork, gradually incorporating flour from the sides until dough begins to form.
- Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic or a towel and rest 30 minutes.
- Cut dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece thinly with a rolling pin or feed through a pasta machine to desired thickness.
- Slice into desired shapes (fettuccine, tagliatelle, pappardelle). Dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Bring salted water to a boil. Cook fresh pasta for 2–3 minutes until al dente.
- Drain and toss with your favorite sauce, olive oil, or parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
For colorful variations, add pureed spinach, beet, or carrot to the dough. To freeze, lay cut pasta on a tray, freeze until firm, then transfer to bags. Cook from frozen with just one extra minute of boiling time.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 11gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 160IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.5mg
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