Homemade Fresh Pasta Recipe (Egg Dough)
This homemade fresh pasta recipe involves preparing dough in a short time with flour and eggs, letting it rest and then rolling it out. In this recipe, the ingredients are given in clear measurements; In the how-to section, you will easily follow the kneading, resting, rolling and cutting steps. If the dough feels too dry, add a little water; if it gets too soft, add some flour.
Ingredients
For the dough
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the flour and make a well
Collect the flour on the counter or in a large bowl. Open the middle like a pool.
Add the egg and oil
Break the eggs into the pit. Add the olive oil and slowly add the flour using a fork, starting from the middle.
Knead the dough
When the dough comes together, start kneading it by hand. If it remains too dry, add water 1 spoon at a time; If it sticks, sprinkle a little flour and gather it together. Knead for 8–10 minutes.
Let it rest
Wrap the dough with stretch wrap or keep it in a closed container. Let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes; This makes it easier to open.
Roll out and thin it
Divide the dough into 2–4 pieces. Flour it and roll it out with a rolling pin or use a pasta machine. Adjust the fineness according to the format you want.
Cut it and dry it briefly
Cut the dough into strips (like fettuccine) or shape it into whatever shape you like. To reduce sticking, lightly flour it and let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes.
Cook and serve
Cook fresh pasta in plenty of salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Strain and immediately combine with the sauce; It may stick if you wait.