Homemade Fresh Pasta

There’s nothing quite like the taste — or the satisfaction — of making your own fresh pasta from scratch. With just a few simple ingredients and a little hands-on time, you can create silky, tender noodles that elevate any dish to something truly special.

This homemade pasta recipe uses only flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt, staying true to traditional Italian methods. Whether you’re rolling it out by hand or using a pasta machine, the result is a versatile dough perfect for fettuccine, tagliatelle, lasagna sheets, or stuffed pastas like ravioli.

Fresh pasta cooks in just minutes and pairs beautifully with everything from slow-simmered sauces to light, seasonal toppings. Once you’ve made it yourself, you might never go back to store-bought again.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour or "00" flour (for a silkier texture)

• 3 large eggs (167gr)

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for extra elasticity)

• Water (as needed)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:

   • On a clean surface, pile the flour into a mound and create a well in the center.

   • Crack the eggs into the well, add salt, and whisk with a fork, gradually incorporating the flour.

   • Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If it's too dry, add a few drops of water. If too sticky, dust with a little more flour. Your finished dough should be smooth and shiney. 👉 Click here for a picture of the finished dough.

   • Use a food processor instead: Add the flour, salt and eggs and pulse until it pulls away from the blade. Remove dough and knead for 8-10 minutes.

   • 👉 Watch this video on how to knead pasta dough for a step-by-step visual guide!

2. Rest the Dough:

   • Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This helps relax the gluten and makes rolling easier.

3. Roll & Shape:

   • Roll out the dough using a pasta machine or rolling pin until thin (about 1-2mm).

   • Cut into desired shapes: tagliatelle, fettuccine, pappardelle, or even sheets for lasagna.

4. Cook:

   • Boil salted water and cook the pasta for 1-4 minutes (fresh pasta cooks quickly!).

   • Toss with your favorite sauce and serve immediately.

Pro Tips:

✔ Add a teaspoon of dried basil or 3-4 leaves of fresh basil to your food processor for a subtle herb infusion.
✔ Want richer pasta? Add an extra egg yolk for a golden, velvety dough.
✔ No pasta machine? Roll by hand and use a sharp knife to cut strips.

Your guests will be raving about your homemade pasta for years—just pair it with a rich sauce, some wine, and a great ambiance!