Perfectly Soft Homemade Pasta Dough
A simple and easy recipe for making soft, tender homemade pasta dough using basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for fresh pasta like fettuccine, ravioli, or lasagna.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 minutes (fresh pasta cooking time)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including resting time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed)
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl and stir to distribute evenly.
- Form a mound with the flour and create a deep well in the center. Crack 2 large room-temperature eggs into the well and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Using a fork, gently beat the eggs and oil inside the well, gradually incorporating flour from the edges until a shaggy dough forms. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time if dough feels dry, until it holds together but is not sticky.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and springs back when poked.
- Shape dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or cover with a clean towel, and let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into smaller portions and roll out with a rolling pin or pasta machine to about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thickness, dusting with flour as needed.
- Cut into desired shapes such as ribbons for fettuccine, squares for ravioli, or sheets for lasagna.
Notes
Resting the dough for at least 30 minutes is crucial for tenderness and ease of rolling. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Adjust water gradually to avoid sticky dough. Fresh pasta cooks quickly in boiling salted water (2-3 minutes). Dough can be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup cooked p
- Calories: 220250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 56
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 78
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