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Homemade Pasta (Without a Machine)

A simple and traditional method for making fresh homemade pasta using basic ingredients and a rolling pin, no pasta machine required.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Mixing surface
  • Knife
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Create a flour well on a clean surface.
  2. Add eggs, salt, and olive oil.
  3. Gradually incorporate flour into eggs.
  4. Form and knead dough until smooth.
  5. Rest dough for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll dough thin with rolling pin.
  7. Cut into desired pasta shapes.
  8. Cook fresh pasta in boiling salted water.

Notes

Resting dough is essential for easy rolling. Fresh pasta cooks quickly.