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Homemade Pasta (Without a Machine)

A simple, authentic fresh pasta recipe made completely by hand with flour, eggs, and olive oil — no pasta machine required.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Place flour on a clean surface and form a well in the center.
  2. Add eggs, olive oil, and salt into the well. Gradually mix flour into the eggs using a fork.
  3. Bring mixture together into a shaggy dough and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Wrap dough and rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Divide dough and roll thin using a rolling pin.
  6. Fold loosely and slice into desired noodle width.
  7. Boil salted water and cook fresh pasta 2–4 minutes until tender.

Notes

Roll pasta thin for best texture. Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta.