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How to Make Fresh Pasta Dough at Home: Simple Recipe for 500g

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