YOU don’t need a pasta machine!
YOU don’t need a pasta machine! is a medium Italian recipe that serves 2. 435 calories per serving. Recipe by The Pasta Queen on YouTube.
Prep: 57 min | Cook: 3 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $0.90 total, $0.45 per serving
Ingredients
- 200 grams All-Purpose Flour (sifted, for pasta dough)
- 2 pieces Large Eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
Whisk the Eggs
Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk with a fork until the mixture becomes a smooth, slightly pasty paste.
Time: PT2M
Form and Knead the Dough
Add the sifted flour to the egg paste, mixing by hand until a shaggy dough forms. Knead vigorously on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and springs back when pressed.
Time: PT10M
Rest the Dough
Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in a damp cloth, and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Time: PT30M
Roll Out the Dough
Place the rested dough on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, flatten the dough into a thin sheet, turning and dusting with flour as needed.
Time: PT5M
Stretch and Slap the Pasta
Lift the rolled sheet and gently stretch it lengthwise, then slap it against the countertop repeatedly until you can see through the dough.
Time: PT5M
Cut into Shapes
Using a sharp knife or pasta cutter, cut the thin sheet into three shapes: tagliolini (thin ribbons), farfalle (butterfly/papartele), and any other preferred shape.
Time: PT5M
Boil the Fresh Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook for 2–3 minutes, or until al dente.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 212°F
Serve
Drain the pasta in a colander, toss with your favorite sauce, and serve immediately.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 435
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 80 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten, Contains egg
Allergens: Wheat (gluten), Egg
Last updated: April 15, 2026








