If you’ve never made homemade pasta dough, you are missing out!
So today Mister Man has no school for a teacher institute day. That, of course, means that Little Miss’s institute day for her school is next week. Fortunately, Mister Man’s friend Violet is coming over today, so I have a plan to keep them entertained and occupied.
I’m not sure how it will go in the end, but I think it should be fun. I think. I’ve been promising Mister Man for a while that I’d make homemade pasta with him, and I think this is the day. It’s surprisingly not that hard, and it’s a lot of fun.
Pictures are to come later this afternoon, I promise – so check back!
How to Make Homemade Fresh Pasta Dough
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Place the dry ingredients in a food processor. Add the eggs and process until they are well combined. If it is super dry and you can’t get it to come together, slowly – very slowly – drizzle in a tiny bit of water at a time while the processor is going.
Form into two flat discs, and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes. Roll out in a pasta maker until it’s smooth and the thickness you desire (start at the widest setting and work your way down one number at a time; I always push it through then fold it in half on the same number the first two to three numbers to get it extra smooth).
To cook and serve, plunge the pasta into boiling salted water and cook until tender. It will only take about 2 minutes. Serve at once with your favorite sauce.
Today, we’re planning to make this into linguine, but I also make this into ravioli and tortellini when I have the fixings for them. Super easy! Yum!
Homemade Fresh Pasta Dough
Ingredients
- 2 cups unbleached flour
- 1/2 cup semolina
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Place the dry ingredients in a food processor. Add the eggs and process until it’s well combined. If it it super dry and you can’t get it to come together, slowly – very slowly – drizzle in a tiny bit of water at a time while the processor is g oing.2 cups unbleached flour, 1/2 cup semolina, 3 eggs, 1/4 cup water
- Form into two flat discs, and allow to rest for at least 20 minutes. Roll out in a pasta maker until it’s smooth and the thickness you desire.
- To cook and serve, plunge the pasta into boiling salted water and cook until tender. It will only take about 2 minutes. Serve at once with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- You can use up to half whole wheat flour, which may result in a slightly denser dough.
- The amount of water needed can vary based on humidity; adjust accordingly.
- Start with the widest setting on your pasta machine and work your way down, folding the dough in half after the first few passes for a smoother texture.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
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Cris – It's so much fun with kids (at least it was for me) and it's an easy recipe. Totally flexible.
I have been wanting to try making my own pasta. Thanks for the recipe!
William – Thanks? I think?
Susie – So easy and such a fun project. I forgot to mention to lay the pasta in a jellyroll pan on a layer of semolina to keep it from sticking after it's rolled and cut!
Kelly – I bet they'd love making it with you. How could they not?
With all the pasta lovers in my house, this one is a keeper! Thanks!
What a good idea!
Nice site, from a children author