Homemade Pasta (Without a Machine)
A simple and accessible recipe for making basic homemade pasta dough from scratch without any fancy machines or expensive equipment. This recipe uses pantry-friendly ingredients like flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt to create delicious, chewy pasta that cooks in just a few minutes. Chef's tips: (1) Always ensure your hands and work surface are completely clean and sanitized before making pasta directly on the table. (2) Adjust the dough consistency as needed: add a tiny splash of water if it's too crumbly, or a pinch of flour if it's too sticky. (3) To test if the dough is fully kneaded, poke it with your finger; it should spring back smoothly. (4) Laminating the dough helps align the gluten, resulting in a much better, chewier texture for the final pasta. (5) Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried store-bought pasta. Keep an eye on it as it only needs 2 to 3 minutes.
- Time: 60 min
- Servings: 2
Source: ChefChef
Ingredients
- Flour
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Salt
- A touch Water
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