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Easy Homemade Pasta

A soft, fresh homemade pasta recipe made with simple pantry ingredients. The noodles cook quickly and have a tender, silky texture perfect for creamy sauces or classic Italian dishes.

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Pasta Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 –2 tablespoons water if needed
  • Cooking
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • Optional Topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, eggs, egg yolks, olive oil, and salt to form a dough.
  2. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Wrap the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll into thin sheets and cut into noodles.
  5. Cook in salted boiling water for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Toss with butter, garlic, and Parmesan before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta.
  • Store unused pasta in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze uncooked pasta for longer storage.
  • Add herbs or spinach for flavor variations.