Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Prepare your chosen pasta dough recipe. This typically involves mixing flour and eggs, then kneading until smooth.
- Allow the dough to rest for at least 30 minutes. This makes it easier to work with.
- Decide on your pasta shaping method. You can use a rolling pin and knife for hand-cut shapes, a hand-crank pasta machine, or an electric pasta attachment.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness. If using a machine, follow its instructions for creating sheets or shapes.
- Cut or press the dough into your desired pasta shapes (e.g., fettuccine, spaghetti, rigatoni, bucatini).
- Dust the cut pasta generously with semolina flour to prevent sticking.
- Dry the pasta for at least 30 minutes. You can use a drying rack, the backs of chairs, or a clean table surface. For longer storage or to reduce evening cooking stress, you can dry it for several hours under towels.
Notes
Making fresh pasta requires time and practice, especially for shaping and drying. Having the right equipment can help achieve consistent results. Don't be discouraged if your first attempts aren't perfect; the payoff of delicious homemade pasta is worth the effort.