This comforting and smooth Homemade Pasta (Without Machine) is easy to make by hand and perfect for all types of Italian dishes! Fresh homemade noodles are the best way to satisfying that craving for pasta night. For more homemade recipes, visit Meals Made Simple.
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Homemade pasta dough is one of those things we’ve always loved. To many, homemade pasta can seem quite intimidating and scary, but trust me, this tasty pasta recipe is super easy and great for all entry levels! All you need are just three basic ingredients that you may already have in the kitchen. I’ve always thought you needed a machine to make pasta, but this recipe is made without one so don’t worry if you don’t have the machine.
Toothsome and perfectly tender, these fresh noodles are great for pair with all kinds of sauces like tomato, alfredo, and your other favorite sauce ingredients. The next time you get a craving for pasta, skip out on the store-bought pasta and try your own. You will not regret it! You will want nothing but homemade pasta from this point on.
Ingredients
- Flour, all-purpose flour
- Salt
- Eggs
Is homemade pasta better with or without eggs?
I enjoy eggs in my pasta because they allow the pasta to be a bit more chewy and tolerable than eggless pasta recipes.
How to Make Homemade Pasta
First, whisk together the flour and salt.
Create a well in the middle of the flour.
Crack the eggs into the well.
Using a fork, whisk the eggs allowing the flour to mix into the dough slowly. As you whisk, pull in flour from around the well.
Stir until a dough forms. Next, stop mixing.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
On a floured surface, roll the dough as thin as possible.
Using a pizza cutter, cut the noodles into even shapes. Allow the noodles to dry.
To dry the noodles, place them on a wire rack for a few hours. Pack the noodles in an airtight container. Refrigerate the noodles for three days or freeze for up to eight months.
Cook the Noodles
To cook the noodles, bring three quarts of water and salt to a boil. Slowly add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for one to two minutes. Drain well.
Enjoy!
FAQs
How do you make pasta shapes without a machine?
You can easily make pasta shapes with your fingers by bending and manipulating the pasta after it has been rolled and cut out with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
Why is my homemade pasta chewy?
Pasta that has not been rolled out thinly enough will not cook all the way and will result in a chewy texture. Make sure the dough gets rolled out as flat as possible.
What is the secret to making good pasta?
Make sure the water is boiling hot and salted with plenty of salt before adding the noodles. Also, be sure to cook until al dente to avoid mushy pasta.
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Homemade Pasta (Without Machine)
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Pizza Cutter
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Whisk together flour and salt.
- Create a well in the middle of the flour. Crack the eggs into the well.
- Using a fork, whisk the eggs allowing the flour to mix into the dough slowly. As you whisk, pull in flour from around the well. The goal is to not let liquid escape the well and to allow a somewhat equal amount of flour to be mixed into the well until the flour is all added in.
- Stir until a dough forms. Next, stop mixing.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough until it becomes smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to overnight.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough as thin as possible.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut the noodles into even shapes. Allow the noodles to dry.
- To dry the noodles, place them on a wire rack for a few hours. Pack the noodles in an airtight container. Refrigerate the noodles for three days or freeze for up to eight months.
- To cook the noodles, bring three quarts of water and salt to a boil. Slowly add the noodles to the boiling water and cook for one to two minutes. Drain well.
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