Pasta & Variations
Description
This recipe provides a foundational technique for making fresh, elastic pasta dough from scratch using just flour, salt, and water. The base dough yields a smooth, versatile sheet perfect for cutting into fettuccine, tagliatelle, or lasagna sheets. Beyond the classic semolina-style texture, this guide includes three delicious variations: earthy beet pasta for a stunning pink hue, vibrant green broccoli pasta packed with vegetable flavor, and rich, traditional egg noodles. These homemade pastas cook in just minutes and pair beautifully with simple sauces, allowing the texture and flavor of the dough to shine. Ideal for weekend cooking projects or impressive dinner party presentations, this recipe transforms basic pantry staples into a culinary centerpiece.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the flour in a mound on a large, clean, flat work surface.
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Use your finger or a spoon to make a well in the center of the flour mound, ensuring the walls are thick enough to hold liquid.
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Add the salt and water into the center of the well.
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Using a fork, gently whisk the water and salt, then slowly begin incorporating flour from the inner walls of the well into the liquid mixture.
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Continue mixing until the dough becomes sticky and too difficult to manage with the fork.
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Switch to using your hands to knead the sticky mixture, working in any remaining flour from the surrounding mound.
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Knead the dough firmly for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticks to your hands.
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Form the dough into a ball and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
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Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal-sized balls.
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Place the dough balls in a plastic bag or cover with plastic wrap and let them rest for at least 30 minutes before rolling.
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Roll out one ball at a time to your desired thickness and cut into your preferred shape and width.
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Boil in salted water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and serve with your favorite sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 655.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.8g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4878.6mg204%
- Total Carbohydrate 136.8g46%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 18.0g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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