Homemade Fresh Pasta Recipe
- Sarah
- Jun 11
- 2 min read
My 4-ingredient homemade pasta recipe is easy to make by hand, or in a stand mixer.
Homemade fresh pasta has a special place in my heart, I remember the first time I made it when i was in high school and I fell in love with the entire process of it, and have always preferred fresh pasta over the store bought dried pasta.
Ingredient Breakdown
Eggs: They add moisture, structure, and a rich flavor. Eggs also give the pasta its yellow color and help the dough hold together.
Flour: We’re using all-purpose flour, which makes soft, smooth pasta. You can swap in semolina for a firmer bite, or 00 flour for super silky sheets.
Olive Oil: This helps the dough stay soft and easier to knead. It also adds a little extra flavor.
Salt: Just a pinch! It lightly seasons the dough, also don’t forget to salt the cooking water, too.
Homemade Fresh Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
A pinch of salt
Instructions Traditional Method (by hand)
Place the flour on a clean surface and make a well in the center.
Crack the eggs into the well, add oil and sprinkle in the salt.
Gradually whisk the eggs with a fork, pulling in a little flour from the edges as you mix.
When the mixture becomes too stiff to stir, begin kneading by hand.
Knead for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Add a teaspoon of water or flour if needed to adjust consistency.
Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Divide the dough into 2–3 pieces. Roll each out thinly using a rolling pin or pasta machine.
Cut into desired shape.
Boil in salted water for 2–4 minutes, depending on thickness. Fresh pasta cooks faster than dried.
Toss with your favorite sauce, such as marinara, pesto, or browned butter with Parmesan.
Stand Mixer Method
Add flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
Mix on low speed until a rough dough forms (about 1–2 minutes). Scrape the sides if needed.
Let the mixer knead the dough on medium-low for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
If too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time. If too sticky, sprinkle in more flour.
Remove dough, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes at room temp.
The Recipe:
Did you try making Homemade Pasta? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!
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