Fresh pasta is one of the simplest ways to transform a handful of ingredients into something rich, tender, and incredibly satisfying. Made with flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt, this dough comes together into silky sheets that cook in just minutes.
The key is developing the dough through kneading until it becomes smooth and elastic. Resting the dough allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll into thin, even sheets. Running the dough repeatedly through the pasta machine creates a supple texture that’s ideal for fettuccine, tagliatelle, or delicate lasagna layers.
What You’ll Love About This Recipe
Soft, tender texture with fresh flavor
Simple ingredients you likely already have on hand
Easy to shape into multiple pasta styles
Fresh pasta cooks in just minutes
Resting and rolling create smooth dough
Perfect foundation for classic Italian sauces
Fresh Homemade Pasta
Erin McNaught
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Entree
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
4
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
2 minutes
This fresh pasta recipe creates silky homemade noodles with rich flavor and tender texture using just flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt.
Place the flour onto a clean work surface and shape it into a mound. sprinkle with black peper and create a wide well in the center.
Crack the eggs into the well, then add the olive oil and sprinkle in the sea salt. Using a fork, gently beat the eggs while slowly drawing flour in from the inner edge.
Use your hands to gather the dough into a rough ball and begin kneading directly on the counter for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape the dough into a ball and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Cut the dough into four portions and flatten one piece into a small oval shape.
Feed the dough through the pasta machine on the widest setting three times, folding between passes.
Continue rolling through progressively thinner settings until the dough reaches your preferred thickness.
Lay the sheets on a lightly floured baking sheet before cutting into your preferred pasta shape.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 1–2 minutes until tender with a slight bite.
Recipe Note
Recipe FAQ
Why use room temperature eggs?
They blend more smoothly into the dough and improve texture.
How do I know the dough is kneaded enough?
The dough should feel smooth, elastic, and slightly springy.
Why rest the dough?
Resting relaxes the gluten, making the dough easier to roll.
How long does fresh pasta cook?
Fresh pasta cooks very quickly, usually in 1–2 minutes.
Recipe Highlights & Insights
Kneading develops elasticity and texture
Resting improves rollability
Multiple passes through the pasta machine create uniform sheets
Fresh pasta cooks significantly faster than dried pasta
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