How to Make Pasta Dough

Make store bought noodles a thing of the past with our tips for fresh, homemade pasta dough.

Learn how to make fresh, homemade pasta dough in minutes with this easy, step by step guide! Now you can impress your friends with fresh pasta anytime. Start with a simple dough and then decide what kind of noodles you'd like to make.

This recipe will show you how to make long, thick, fettuccini style noodles, but you can determine what kind you would like to make based on your pasta preferences. After your dough is cooked and drained, it's onto the best part -- dressing it up and getting ready to feast! We hope you enjoy this easy, guide to making your very own homemade pasta dough.

Bon Appetit!

Yields1 pound pasta dough

Cooking Time - Text2-3 minutes, depending on the thickness of the pasta noodles

Easy

Make Ahead RecipeYes

Ingredients

2 cups flour, plus extra for rolling
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon water

Instructions

In a food processor fitted with the blade attachment combine the flour and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.
Add the eggs, olive oil and water to the flour mixture and process for 30-60 seconds.
If the mixture appears dry add a bit more water until the dough comes together in a ball.
On a lightly floured surface knead the dough until smooth.
Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
On a floured work surface roll the dough out as thinly as you can.
Using a very sharp knife cut the dough into pasta noodles. Place the noodles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and lightly floured.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes depending on the thickness of the noodles.
Drain, dress per your preferences, and serve with your favorite sauce.

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rosemaryschild

Dec 11, 2017

I have a recipe for a wonderful marble pound cake that is just delish!

Rnbowgrl

Dec 08, 2017

My all-time favorite food to make from scratch has got to be flour tortillas. The aroma alone is enough of a reason for me but honestly, that first tortilla made and then adorned with melty butter so that it oozes everywhere is what I look forward to the most. I still remember when I was a kid watching my grandmother make them and the excited feeling I would get knowing I was going to get the very first one.

pierce964 3762270

Dec 07, 2017

My favorite made from scratch food is biscuits. My nine grandchildren and 4 greats love them!

ridiculosity 67303 43

Dec 06, 2017

Everything I make is from scratch, essentially, so how can I pick a favorite? This pasta sounds better than what I usually make. It may be my new favorite.

kmcartoonity 62072 74

Dec 04, 2017

My absolute favorite thing to make from scratch is my homemade tomato all - purpose sauce. I use it for pasta, pizza, as a soup base, and in casseroles. I grow my own organic heirloom tomatoes in the summer just so I can make a lot of this sauce to use in the fall and winter months.

aketch

Dec 04, 2017

I like to make soup from scratch, especially during winter. I make it at least once o twice a week and my family loves it.

Chef 18370

Dec 04, 2017

I love making cookies, muffins and banana bread from scratch. My husband loves making homemade bread. I showed him this pasta recipe and it is now on his "to do" list. Yay

Knittingdancer on Ravelry

Dec 04, 2017

I like to make cookies from scratch.

Rnbowgrl

Oct 21, 2017

Omg, I've always wanted to make my own pasta but every time I thought about it, I was so confused about all of the tools and gadgets I would need to do so...I just went out and bought it instead. There's nothing like homemade pasta...especially in soups, but I'm wondering do you have to use it right away or can it be frozen for later use and can it be dried?

Caitlin

Sep 06, 2017

Really enjoyed this pasta! It was the perfect texture and thickness. I never realized how easy it was to make your own pasta!

jthelander1231

Sep 06, 2017

Making homemade pasta always seems way too intimidating to me, but if they all taste like this, I think I can get on board. It was hearty and filling, and I went back for seconds. Loved this dish.