An Easy Homemade Pasta Recipe

Instructions

1. 01

   Add a dash of salt to the flour, and create a "well" in the center to contain the eggs.

2. 02

   Add two lightly beaten eggs to the well, and gradually work the flour into the eggs using a fork. Continue until a dough forms.

3. 03

   Knead the dough by hand for 10-12 minutes until the texture is consistent throughout. Add a small amount of water or olive oil if the dough is too dry. Add flour if the dough is too sticky.

4. 04

   Wrap the dough in plastic food wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.

5. 05

   Cut the dough into quarters, and press one section at a time through a pasta machine.

6. 06

   Begin on the highest (widest) setting, passing the pasta through twice. Continue stepping down to reach the desired thickness, passing the dough through twice on each level. As the pasta stretches, fold it in thirds or quarters lengthwise. Then, pass it through the width of the machine again.

7. 07

   Cut the strips to the desired length, and let the pasta rest another 15 minutes before running each strip through the noodle attachment.

8. 08

   Let the noodles rest on a lightly floured surface or drying rack for 15 minutes prior to cooking.

9. 09

   Alternatively, roll out the dough on a cutting board until it reaches the desired thickness.

10. 10

    Cut the dough into strips of your desired noodle length.

11. 11

    Roll each strip like a pinwheel or rollup and cut through the dough to form noodles of your desired width.

12. 12

    Unroll the noodles and lay them on a lightly floured surface or noodle drying rack until ready to cook.

13. 13

    Bring water to boil, adding a pinch of salt to the water.

14. 14

    Boil on medium heat for 7-10 minutes, or until cooked to your desired texture.

15. 15

    Drain the pasta and serve with the sauce of your choice.