Here's a great recipe on how to make fresh pasta. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, this step-by-step guide will help you create the perfect fresh pasta every time.
FRESH PASTA
| Prep Time | 10 mins |
| Cooking Time | 0 mins |
| Total Time | 10 mins |
| Yield Size | 3-4 servings of fresh pasta |
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
| Ingredients | QTY | UOM |
| Molini Pizzuti Semolina Flour | 1 | cup |
| Egg | 1 | piece |
| Egg yolk | 1 | piece |
| Olive Oil | 1 | tbsp |
| As much needed: water |
STEPS:
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Place flour on a clean work surface and make a nest.
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Add the egg, egg yolk, olive oil on the center. Using a fork, gently break the eggs. Gently bring flour on the center to incorporate the ingredients.
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Continue working with your hands until it forms into a shaggy ball. you may sprinkle water at this point to help you form the dough.
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Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. Once the dough is smooth, shape it into a ball. Wrap it in a plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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After the dough has rested, divide it into to two portions.
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Flatten the dough and run it through the pasta machine with the noodle setting of your choice. Feed one dough through the pasta-cutter until you reach the desired width/size (ex. rectangle shape).
- After reaching desired size, divide the dough into half/individual portions, dust lightly with flour, and curl into nest.
- Cut dough into your desired pasta shape. Place on baking sheet and gently cover with kitchen towel until ready to cook.
- To Cook: Bring a large pot of salted water, add the pasta, stir gently until noodles are set (around 1 to 2 mins). Drain, toss with sauce, and serve. Enjoy!
