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Homemade Pasta

Equipment

  • Pasta machine or rolling pin I use my Kitchen aid pasta roller grab it here
  • Clean work surface
  • Fork
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp knife or pasta cutter
  • Mason jars (if storing)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 3 large eggs fresh from your backyard hens is best!
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Create Your Flour Well

  • On a clean work surface, pour the flour into a mound. Use your fingers to create a well in the center large enough to hold your eggs without spilling over.
  • Add Your Farm-Fresh Eggs and Oil
  • Crack your beautiful backyard eggs into the well. Add the sea salt and olive oil. The fresher your eggs, the more vibrant your pasta will be!

Begin Mixing

  • Using a fork, gently beat the eggs while gradually incorporating flour from the sides of the well. Continue this process until the mixture becomes too thick for the fork.
  • Knead to Perfection
  • Use your hands to incorporate the remaining flour and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. This kneading develops the gluten that gives your pasta its perfect texture. If the dough feels too dry, add a few drops of water; if too sticky, dust with a bit more flour.

Rest Your Dough

  • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This resting period allows the gluten to relax and makes the dough easier to roll out.

Roll It Out

  • Cut the dough into 4 manageable pieces. Work with one piece at a time, keeping the others covered to prevent drying. Flatten each piece slightly and run it through your pasta machine on the widest setting. Fold the dough in thirds, rotate 90 degrees, and run through again. Repeat 4-5 times until smooth.
  • Thin to Perfection
  • Gradually reduce the thickness setting on your pasta machine, rolling the dough through each setting once until you reach your desired thickness. For fettuccine or tagliatelle, the second-to-last setting is usually perfect.

Cut Into Your Favorite Shape

  • Use your pasta machine's cutter attachment or hand-cut with a knife into your preferred pasta shape. Fettuccine and tagliatelle are beginner-friendly options!
  • Two Ways to Enjoy Your Homemade Pasta

Cook Immediately

  • For the freshest pasta experience, drop your newly made pasta into a pot of salted boiling water. Fresh pasta cooks incredibly quickly – just 1-3 minutes until perfectly al dente! Toss with your favorite sauce and enjoy the incredible flavor and texture that only homemade pasta can provide.

Store for Later in Mason Jars

  • One of my favorite homesteading tricks is preserving homemade pasta in mason jars! Here's how:
  • Allow your cut pasta to dry slightly on a pasta rack or clean kitchen towel (about 30 minutes)
  • Carefully place the partially dried pasta in clean mason jars
  • Make sure the pasta is completely dry before sealing the jars to prevent moisture buildup

Store in a cool, dark place

  • Properly dried and stored pasta will keep for several months!