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Homemade Pasta


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 62 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious homemade pasta, perfect for your favorite sauces.


Ingredients

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  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup semolina flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ice water (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Add the all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and kosher salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine.
  2. Add the eggs, egg yolk, and olive oil, and pulse to combine again. The dough should form into a ball around the blade. If it doesn’t add a tablespoon of ice water and pulse again. Repeat until the dough forms into a ball.
  3. Transfer the dough to a clean work surface and knead for 15-20 seconds, until a smooth ball forms (the dough should be very tough).
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and allow it to rest at room temperature for 25 minutes.
  5. Once the dough has rested, it should be soft to the touch. Divide it in half and wrap one half in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.
  6. Lightly dust the other half of the pasta with semolina flour and roll it according to the manufacturer’s instructions on your pasta machine.
  7. Lightly dust your work surface with semolina flour and, using a rolling pin, roll the pasta into a long rectangle until it is thin enough that you can see your hand through it.
  8. Fold it in thirds (like you would a letter) and roll it again until you can see your fingers through it– this will take some muscle!
  9. Slice into your desired size and place the pasta on a lightly floured tray while you repeat the process with the second piece of dough.
  10. Begin with the largest setting (#1) and pass the pasta through starting from the top.
  11. Turn the knob to one setting smaller (#2) and pass the pasta through again.
  12. Fold the dough into thirds (like you would fold a letter) and return the pasta machine to the largest setting (#1). Lightly flour the pasta with semolina flour and pass the dough through the machine.
  13. Turn the knob to #2 and pass the pasta through. Continue with settings 3, 4, and 5.
  14. Once the pasta has been passed through #5, you should be able to see your fingers through it. If you can’t, pass it through setting #6.
  15. Slice into your desired size and place the pasta on a lightly floured baking sheet while you repeat with the remaining dough.
  16. Set the cut pasta aside to dry at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  17. To cook, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 1-2 minutes, or until it floats to the top. Transfer to your sauce and serve.

Notes

  • Make sure to keep the dough covered when not in use to prevent it from drying out.
  • You can use a pasta machine or a rolling pin to roll out the dough.
  • Fresh pasta cooks much quicker than dried pasta, so keep an eye on it.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg