How to Make Fresh Pasta Like an Italian 🍝🇮🇹

There is nothing quite like fresh homemade pasta.

Soft, silky, and full of flavor, it is one of those simple pleasures that truly defines Italian cooking. And the best part? It is much easier to make than most people think.

With just a few ingredients, a little patience, and the right technique, you can create authentic Italian pasta right in your own kitchen.

Fresh Pasta Is Simpler Than You Think

Many people assume that making pasta from scratch is complicated.

However, once you understand the basics, it becomes a relaxing and even meditative process. In fact, in Italy, making pasta is not just about cooking. It is a ritual, often shared with family and passed down through generations.

All you need is flour, eggs, and your hands.

🎥 Watch the video and follow along. You might be surprised by how easy it really is.

Fresh Homemade Egg Pasta

Serves 1

• 100 g (3.5 oz) all-purpose flour
• 1 medium egg
• Pinch of salt
• Semolina flour for dusting

The recipe is for 1 person. Just multiply according to how many hungry mouths you need to feed!

1. Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and whisk together using a fork. Create a well in the middle of the flour and add the egg. Gradually work the flour into the egg from the outside inwards. Once the dough begins to come together, transfer it to a clean work surface.
2. Knead the Dough: Use your hands to knead the dough, pushing it into the mixture with the heel of your palm. If the dough becomes sticky, add a little more flour. Knead until the dough feels silky smooth and stretches, about 10-15 minutes without breaking. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
3. Roll Out the Dough: After the dough has rested, use a pasta machine to roll it out and make your favorite pasta shape: fettuccine, ravioli, lasagna sheets, tonnarelli, and more! Start with the widest setting on your pasta machine. Divide the dough into 4-6 parts, working with one piece at a time while keeping the others covered to prevent drying out.
4. Strengthen the Dough: Flatten the piece of dough into a thick disk, dust it with flour to prevent sticking, and feed it through the machine. Fold the rolled dough in half or into thirds and put it back through the machine at the same setting. Repeat this process twice to strengthen the flour gluten, giving the pasta a firmer texture when cooked.
5. Thin the Dough: Gradually change the setting of your pasta machine to a thinner setting until you reach the desired thickness. Place the completed pasta on a semolina-floured work surface and leave it to dry out slightly. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.

Voilà! You’ve made your own fresh, homemade pasta.

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