Fresh pasta dough is very easy to make and needs just a few basic ingredients.
Recipe · Doughs
Fresh pasta dough
- 3 ingredients
- 9 steps
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
Step-by-step preparation
- In a large bowl, sift the flour and salt.
- Make a well in the center of the flour and add the eggs.
- With a fork, beat the eggs in the center and gradually start working in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. If it’s too dry, add a little water; if it’s too wet, add a little flour.
- Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Once rested, dust a clean surface with flour and roll out the dough to the thickness you want.
- Use a pasta cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into your chosen shape (fettuccine, spaghetti, lasagna, etc.).
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes (or until al dente, depending on its thickness).
- Drain the pasta and serve it with your favorite sauce.
And that’s it! Delicious homemade fresh pasta with a soft, elastic dough. It’s very versatile and easy to customize, for example by adding spinach or beet for a different color. Making fresh pasta at home is also a fun, rewarding activity to share with friends and family.