A Homemade Pasta Dough Recipe

I made this simple pasta recipe one time "just for fun" and to "try it out." Bah...we have not bought pre-made pasta since. We have however made raviolis, lasagna...

This is such an easy pasta recipe and it is so good! I am telling the truth this simple pasta recipe is addictive!

It was given to me by an Italian lady so I assume this is an authentic pasta dough recipe.

I have said many times before I am not a professional cook nor do I consider myself an expert. You may know so much more about cooking and a pasta dough recipe than I do.

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Homemade Pasta Dough Recipe: Ingredients

Homemade Pasta Dough Recipe: Directions

I make my dough with my forever faithful stand mixer. I just love the thing...breads, cakes, anything...I plop it in there and it makes my life a lot easier.

Place all the ingredients in a bowl - if you are using a mixer turn it on (I use the dough hook) - if not place mix the dough with a wooden spoon until you can no longer do so. Then, coat your hands with flour and start kneading it by hand.

Knead until you have a soft round dough. It still will be a tad on the sticky side not all soft and bouncy like a bread dough.

Your pasta dough should be firm, smooth and elastic. By hand this process can take about 20 minutes.

Cover the bowl with a clean damp cloth and wait 30 minutes before using it.

Next, I use a pasta machine like the one below.

Divide the dough into two to three portions. If you do not have a machine you will need to roll the dough and then cut it into strips with a knife. That is a lot of work!

Otherwise, follow the directions on the pasta maker. One side will roll the pasta dough, the other side will cut it.

Note: I have never had much success making the spaghetti so I just stick with the fettuccine.

If you have a pasta rack, place your pasta strands on there to dry. If not, use a floured kitchen towel and place your pasta on that in order for them to dry fro about 30 minutes.

When you are done, put some water into a pot. Put some salt and olive oil in the water and bring to a boil.

When the water is boiling, put your pasta in and cook for 2 to 3 minutes if you made fettuccine. Stir only once, in order to separate the strands. Serve with homemade alfredo sauce or any other topping of your choice.

Mange!

Homemade Pasta Dough Recipe: Variations and Tips

For Lasagna: After you have rolled the dough, let it rest for an additional 10 minutes. Then cut with a sharp knife to the desired shape and size.

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