HOW TO MAKE HANDMADE PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY

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How To Make Handmade Pasta Recipe by Tasty image

Making fresh, homemade pasta dough doesn't have to be tedious! All you need is some flour, eggs, and a tiny bit of arm strength as you knead it all together - no food processor or fancy stand-mixer required. And once your noodles are ready, all it takes is 2-3 minutes of cooking before you can add your sauce, sprinkle your cheese, and open that wine.

Provided by Jody Duits

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 pinch kosher salt
2 large eggs
6 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups '00' grade pasta flour, plus more for dusting
1 pinch kosher salt
3 large eggs
5 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup semolina flour
1 cup all-purpose flour, or '00' flour
1 pinch kosher salt
2 large eggs
6 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • On a clean, sturdy work surface, turn out your chosen flour(s) and salt and make a large well in the middle with your hands.
  • Whisk the eggs, egg yolks, and olive oil together in a medium bowl until combined, then pour the mixture into the well.
  • Using the same fork, whisk the eggs, slowly incorporating more and more flour into the eggs by moving your fork along the edges of the well.
  • Once almost all of the flour is incorporated, start bringing the dough together with your hands. (The dough should be malleable, but not sticky--add more flour if the dough is sticking too much to your hands or the surface. Alternatively, if it's too dry and tough, whisk another egg with 1 tablespoon of water and use your hand to sprinkle some of the mixture over the dough, continuing to do so until the dough is easier to knead.)
  • Knead the dough for 7-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. When you poke the dough, it should spring back.
  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to an hour, or until the dough does not spring back when poked.
  • Unwrap the dough and cut into 8 equal pieces so that it's easier to work with. Take 1 piece and wrap the rest in the plastic wrap so that they don't dry out.
  • Lightly flour your work surface, and begin rolling out the piece of dough into one long piece. Then, fold the top third down, and the bottom third over that, like a letter. Rotate the dough 90˚ and roll the piece back into a long shape. This helps form a more even rectangular shape and makes the dough a little bit easier to work with.
  • Continue rolling out the dough until it is very thin. When you lift the dough, you should be able to see your hands through it.
  • Fold the top and bottom of the rectangle to meet in the middle, then fold over again--this will make the dough easier to cut. Cut the dough to your ideal shape. Loosen or unravel the cut dough immediately, so it doesn't stick, sprinkle with a bit of extra flour, or semolina, if using. Let the pasta sit out for about 30 minutes to dry out slightly.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and stir to ensure it doesn't clump. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or 30 seconds to 1 minute after the pasta comes to the surface (fresh pasta will cook much faster than dried pasta!)
  • Take out a noodle and taste for doneness. Once cooked to your liking, remove the pasta from the water, being sure to save at least 1 cup (240 ML) of the pasta cooking water.
  • Add the cooked pasta into your preferred sauce and stir to coat, adding some of the reserved pasta water if needed to add a bit of body and silkiness to the sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1401 calories, Carbohydrate 163 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 2 grams

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