Easy Homemade Pasta Dough (No Machine Needed!)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2 Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (extra‑virgin recommended)
• 1 pinch Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• as needed Additional All-Purpose Flour (for dusting work surface and preventing sticking)

Instructions

1. Create Flour Well and Add Wet Ingredients

   Place 2 cups of flour on a clean countertop, form a well in the center, crack 2 eggs into the well, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, then whisk together until combined.

   Time: PT2M

2. Incorporate Flour and Knead Dough

   Gradually pull flour from the edges into the wet mixture with one hand, kneading until the dough becomes smooth, firm and no longer sticky (about 10 minutes).

   Time: PT10M

3. Rest the Dough

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp towel and let it rest for 5‑10 minutes to relax the gluten.

   Time: PT8M

4. Divide and Flatten

   Cut the rested dough into 8 equal pieces and flatten each piece by hand to roughly ¼‑⅛ inch thickness before feeding it into the pasta machine.

   Time: PT5M

5. Roll Through Pasta Machine

   Set the pasta machine to its widest setting, pass each piece through, then gradually decrease the setting (e.g., 8 → 6 → 4 → 2) until the sheet is thin enough to see through without tearing.

   Time: PT10M

6. Dry the Pasta Sheets Slightly

   Lay the rolled sheets on a drying rack or clean kitchen towel and let them rest for 15‑20 minutes so they are no longer tacky.

   Time: PT15M

7. Cut Into Desired Shape

   Attach the cutter (e.g., fettuccine) to the machine and run the sheets through, or hand‑roll the sheet loosely and slice with a sharp knife to create noodles.

   Time: PT5M

8. Boil Fresh Pasta

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, add a generous amount of salt, then drop the fresh noodles in. Cook for 2‑3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they float and are al dente.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 212°F

9. Drain and Serve

   Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the noodles in a colander. Toss with your favorite sauce, adding a splash of reserved water if needed.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

200

Protein

7g

Carbohydrates

40g

Fat

2g

Fiber

2g