You will feel like a true chef preparing your own fresh pasta from scratch right in your own kitchen. This homemade pasta is the perfect choice for today’s lunch!
Ingredients for homemade pasta:
- Salt and seasonings of your choice, to taste;
- Water;
- 1 Egg;
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil;
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour.
How to make homemade pasta:
- Sift the flour first;
- Mix in the olive oil, egg, and your preferred seasonings;
- Combine the ingredients by hand in a bowl;
- The dough will begin to come together, but it will still be a bit crumbly;
- Gradually add small amounts of water and knead the dough until it is smooth, uniform, and no longer sticks to your hands;
- Let the dough rest for about 5 minutes;
- While it rests, bring a large pot with 1 quart of water and a pinch of salt to a boil;
- Roll out the dough on a flat, lightly floured surface using a rolling pin;
- Once thin, use a knife to cut the dough into long strips to create your noodles;
- When the water reaches a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente;
- It’s ready! Just serve with your favorite sauce!
Serving Suggestions:
You can pair this with alfredo, marinara, garlic and oil, sardines, or tuna. This recipe is versatile and goes well with many sauces. Top it off with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Did you know?
Flour is a powder made by grinding raw grains, roots, beans, nuts, or seeds, and is used to make many different foods. Cereal flour, particularly wheat flour—the most commonly used—is the main ingredient in bread, a staple food for countless cultures. Corn flour has also been prominent in cooking since ancient times and remains a staple in the Americas. Rye flour is a key component of bread in Central and Northern Europe (Source: Wikipedia).
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