Fresh Pasta is easier than you think!
Fresh Pasta is easier than you think! is a medium Italian recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Chef Jean-Pierre on YouTube.
Prep: 2 hrs 55 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 3 hrs 20 min
Cost: $0.82 total, $0.21 per serving
Ingredients
- 300 g Double Zero Flour (finely milled, also called 00 flour; sifted)
- 1.25 g Salt (fine sea salt; use half the amount if using coarse kosher salt)
- 3 Large Eggs (about 180 g total weight; use large eggs for accurate ratio)
- 2 Egg Yolks (adds richness; total egg weight remains ~180 g)
- 50 g Semolina Flour (for dusting the sheets and preventing sticking)
Instructions
Measure Flour and Salt
Weigh 300 g double zero flour and 1.25 g fine sea salt using a kitchen scale. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl.
Time: PT5M
Create a Well and Add Eggs
Make a well in the center of the flour, crack three large eggs into it, add two yolks, and gently whisk with a fork until combined.
Time: PT5M
Form and Knead the Dough
Using your hands, bring the flour and egg mixture together into a shaggy dough, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Time: PT10M
Rest the Dough
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and let rest at room temperature for 2 hours. This relaxes the gluten.
Time: PT2H
Divide and Flatten
Unwrap the rested dough, cut it into 4 equal pieces, and lightly dust each piece with semolina. Flatten each piece with a rolling pin to a rough rectangle before feeding into the pasta roller.
Time: PT20M
Roll the Dough Thin
Pass each piece through the pasta roller starting at setting 8 (thickest). Fold the sheet, dust with a little semolina, and repeat, decreasing the setting one notch at a time until you reach setting 2 for fettuccine or linguine thickness.
Time: PT10M
Cut into Noodles
Feed the thin sheets through the appropriate cutter attachment (fettuccine, linguine, or pappardelle). Lay the cut noodles on a floured surface or a drying rack.
Time: PT5M
Cook the Fresh Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water (1 L per 100 g pasta) to a rolling boil. Add the fresh noodles and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until al dente.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: 100°C
Drain and Serve
Using a colander or pasta spider, quickly drain the pasta, reserving a splash of cooking water. Toss with your favorite sauce and serve immediately.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbohydrates
- 38 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten
Allergens: Eggs, Wheat (gluten)
Last updated: April 19, 2026






