If you're looking to make homemade pasta that will impress your dinner guests, look no further. This recipe is foolproof and guaranteed to result in a delicious dish. Just follow the instructions below, and you'll be able to whipping up something special in no time.
Although making pasta may require some effort, it does not need a lot of ingredients. After you have collected your tools, locate these items and put them on your counter.
An advantage to making pasta is that you can be creative with it. For example, understand that there are various types of flour like All-purpose, 00, and Semolina--not just one specific type for "excellent" noodles. By mixing these together, you'll find the perfect combination of texture and flavor for your liking.
The number of eggs used in a recipe varies. Some recipes don't use any, some use 2, and others call for 4. Eggs make the dough more flavorful, moist, and elastic so it can better withstand baking.
In addition to the eggs, a small amount of olive oil prevents the dough from drying out.
Sea Salt:
Be sure to salt your pasta dough and water properly - a little goes a long way.
Though you can make pasta dough in various ways, we still think the old-fashioned way of doing it by hand is best.
Create a small volcano out of flour on a clean work station by using your fingers or a spoon to make an indent in the middle. Then, add eggs, salt and olive oil to the well - making sure to keep the flour walls intact as you whisk with a fork. The goal is not to let any of the ingredients leave the confines of the flour circle!
Pile the flour in a small mountain. Crack eggs into the crater at its summit, then start whisking gently till yolks and whites combine seamlessly. Gradually add more flour to your mixture as you whisk, until it becomes nice and thick - like Children's rubber cement! Now use your hands to fold everything together; be careful not to knock out all the air we just whipped in. Knead continuously for 10 minutes till dough is smooth, souvenir-magnet soft; now it's time to rest.
The most tedious task is next-waiting. Ugh, who really enjoys that (especially when food is involved)? To continue, shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes so it can come to room temperature.
After the dough has rested, cut it into four equal parts. Take one wedge and wrap the rest in plastic wrap to keep them moist .
Sprinkle flour on both the surface and the dough. Get a rolling pin out and roll flat until it's your desired thickness , then cut it however you want. Place some flour on a baking sheet, transfer the pasta onto it using small nests, and let dry for 30 minutes.
Congratulations, you've made it to the final step! Boil some salted water in a pot and then put your pasta noodles in. Stir them around so they don't stick, wait a minute or two, and congratulations again: you now have cooked noodles!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make delicious pasta at home! Our recipe is one of the best you will find, and everyone who has tried it loves it. We promise that you won't be disappointed.
