Ingredients
Before we dive into the method, let’s gather our ingredients. Each one is a staple, holding a special place in my family’s pantry. Feel free to make substitutions where needed, just as my mother Elena would improvise with whatever was on hand.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Extra flour for dusting
You can substitute whole wheat flour if you prefer a heartier pasta, echoing those rustic loaves Nonna Rosa used to bake. And don’t shy away from adding a pinch of herbs to the dough for a fragrant twist.
Instructions
Now, let’s roll up our sleeves and get cooking. Follow these steps, and with a little help from the KitchenAid pasta recipe video, you’ll have fresh pasta ready in no time.
- Place the flour on a clean surface or in a large bowl, creating a well in the center.
- Crack the eggs into the well and add the olive oil and salt.
- Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, starting from the inner rim of the well.
- Once the mixture becomes too stiff to mix with a fork, use your hands to knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Attach the pasta roller to your KitchenAid mixer and set it to the widest setting.
- Divide the dough into four pieces, keeping the others covered to prevent drying.
- Flatten one piece of dough slightly and pass it through the roller. Fold it in half and pass it through again. Repeat this process two or three more times, decreasing the roller setting each time, until the dough reaches the desired thickness.
- Switch to the pasta cutter attachment to cut the dough into your preferred pasta shape.
- Hang the pasta to dry for a few minutes before cooking or storing.
As you work through these steps, remember that the imperfections are part of the charm, just as my Nonna Rosa used to say when my dough wasn’t quite perfect. It’s all part of the learning process, shared through generations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
