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Easy Homemade Pasta: Indulge in Fresh Flavors Today

Fresh, easy homemade pasta brings flavors to life; create delightful dishes for family and friends.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or '00' flour for silkier texture
  • 2 large eggs preferably farm-fresh
  • 1 pinch salt for flavor enhancement
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin for best results
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup tomato sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil or substitute with dried
Serving Ingredients
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • to taste black pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • pasta machine
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • skillet
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Rolling
  1. Divide the dough into four equal portions. Roll one portion out to desired thickness, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
Cutting
  1. Fold the rolled dough and slice into strips for fettuccine. Unfold and toss with flour.
Cooking
  1. Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 2-4 minutes until it floats and is al dente. Drain.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.
Serving
  1. Combine cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency. Serve with Parmesan cheese and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Knead dough until smooth for best texture; experiment with flavors and shapes for variety.

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