Master the art of fresh pasta with this straightforward recipe for homemade pasta dough. As seasoned home cooks know, starting with quality dough is key to authentic Italian-style pasta.
Ingredients for 500g pasta dough
– 350g pasta flour (e.g., from Dille & Kamille)
– 3 eggs
– Pinch of salt
– Flour for dusting
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Sift the flour with a pinch of salt onto your countertop. Form a mound and create a well in the center.
- Crack the eggs into the well. Gradually incorporate the flour using a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead by hand for about 15 minutes until smooth, firm, and elastic.
- If too dry, add a splash of water; if too sticky, dust with more flour.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and rest in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Roll out using a pasta machine, following the manufacturer's instructions.
Recipe: Dille & Kamille | Image: Shutterstock