Homemade Fresh Pasta from Scratch Recipe
This delicious homemade pasta recipe is easy to make and results in tender, fresh noodles perfect for dressing with olive oil and Parmesan or incorporating into your favorite pasta dishes. Made with simple ingredients and a KitchenAid pasta attachment, it’s a rewarding cooking project that guarantees fresh pasta at home.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3 to 4
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Make the Dough Nest: Place the flour on a clean work surface and shape it into a nest or well. Add the eggs, olive oil, and salt to the center. Use a fork to gently break up the eggs while trying to keep the flour walls intact.
- Incorporate Flour and Form Dough: Using your hands, gently bring the flour inward from the edges to gradually incorporate the eggs mixture. Continue mixing until a shaggy dough ball forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead the dough by hand for 8 to 10 minutes. The dough will start dry and rough but will become smooth and cohesive. If it is too dry, moisten your fingers with a little water while kneading. If too sticky, dust with more flour. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Work Surface: Dust two large baking sheets generously with flour and set aside.
- Roll the Dough – Initial Passes: Divide the dough into four pieces. Flatten one piece into an oval disk and run it through the widest setting (level 1) of the Pasta Roller Attachment three times.
- Fold and Roll the Dough: Place the sheet on the counter, fold both short ends into the center, then fold the dough in half to form a rectangle. Then run the dough through the roller three times on level 2, three times on level 3, and one time each on levels 4, 5, and 6.
- Prepare Pasta Sheets for Cutting: Lay half of each pasta sheet onto the floured baking sheet, sprinkle with flour, fold the other half on top, and flour the top. Ensure every side is floured to prevent sticking.
- Cut Pasta Noodles: Use the Pasta Cutter Attachment (fettuccine cutter recommended) to cut the pasta sheets into noodles. Repeat with the remaining dough pieces.
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the fresh pasta for 1 to 2 minutes until tender. Drain and serve as desired.
Notes
- Fresh pasta can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- If dough feels too sticky during rolling, dust with extra flour to prevent sticking.
- Use nonstick or well-floured baking sheets to keep pasta sheets separated.
