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Easy Homemade Pasta That'll Elevate Your Dinner Game

Homemade pasta is a delightful and nutritious dish that elevates your dinner game, providing quick prep and crowd-pleasing appeal.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dough
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour or semolina for a firmer texture
  • 2 large Eggs 1 egg for every 100g flour for best results
  • 1 pinch Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil optional for silkier dough
Serving Options
  • Your favorite sauce like marinara, pesto, or garlic and olive oil blend
  • Cheese grated Parmesan or pecorino
  • Fresh herbs basil or parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • pasta machine
  • Rolling pin
  • Pot
  • large skillet
  • Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a clean bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center, then crack in 2 large eggs. Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  2. Wrap the kneaded dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  3. After resting, divide the dough into four equal portions. Flatten one piece slightly and dust it with flour. Roll the dough out to your desired thickness, typically around 1/16 inch for fresh pasta.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Gently add your freshly cut pasta and stir to avoid clumping. Cook for 2-4 minutes until the pasta floats and becomes tender, then drain.
  5. In a large skillet, heat your choice of sauce over medium heat. Add the freshly drained pasta and toss gently. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  6. Plate your homemade pasta and finish with freshly grated cheese and chopped herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose quality flour for the best texture; knead effectively and don’t skip resting time for the dough.

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