Italian Homemade Pasta

Ingredients

Steps

1. Step 1

   On a wooden board or a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of '00' flour and a pinch of salt. Make a well in the center and crack in large egg.

   • 1 cup00 flour
   • ⅛ tspsalt
   • 1 largelarge eggs

2. Step 2

   Using a fork, gently incorporate the flour into the egg, starting from the inner rim of the well. As you mix, add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.

   • 1 largelarge eggs
   • ⅛ tspolive oil

3. Step 3

   Knead the dough for 10-15 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.

4. Step 4

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

5. Step 5

   Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll out each piece to your desired thickness using a pasta machine or a rolling pin.

6. Step 6

   Cut the pasta into your desired shape (e.g., spaghetti, fettuccine, or pappardelle). Cook in boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.