How to Make Homemade Pasta

I'm sure you've eaten them many times, but do you know how to make homemade pasta?

, we tell you how and we give you some tips to make your own homemade pasta, for this you will need

5 servings:

500 g flour or semolina

How much pasta to make?

According to the rules of pasta, 100 grams of flour are prepared per person, for this example we will use 500 grams of flour, semolina or a mixture of both and for every 100 grams of this dry ingredient we will add 1 egg.

Why do you need semolina, flour, or a mix of both?

The choice is not random, semolina gives pasta a rougher texture; while flour makes it softer.

What are the recommendations for preparing fresh homemade pasta?

Because fresh pasta is prepared with eggs, it is very important to follow a simple recommendation to avoid some problems, and the rule is to maintain hygiene at all times, to do this, wash the eggs carefully and dry them before using them in the preparation.

If you wear rings, we recommend that you take them off and store them in a safe place before starting.

How is it prepared?

To make this delicious homemade pasta, make a volcano, in the center place the eggs and mix for 5 minutes.

knead for another 10 to 15 minutes, divide it into two balls of the same size and finally let it rest for 30 minutes, covered at room temperature. You can put it inside a bag, the idea is to prevent the dough from being in contact with air to prevent a crust from forming

Cover the surface on which you will stretch it, with a thin layer of flour or semolina, now remove a ball of dough, and with the help of a rolling pin, a stick or a bottle stretch it until it turns into a thin disc. With the help of a knife divide it into 3

From this point on, if you have a pasta rolling machine, you can help yourself with it to obtain a thinner and more elastic dough ideal for making lasagna doughs, noodles and others; if you don't have it, you just have to keep stretching the dough and then cut it with a knife.

How do you cook pasta?

The pasta is cooked in a pot with plenty of boiling water and salt. The cooking time is approximately 10 minutes.

Is oil added to boiling water so that it doesn't stick?

It is a myth to place a few drops of oil in the water to prevent the paste from sticking, you just have to stir and be attentive.

Now that you know how to make homemade pasta, we invite you to prepare some delicious noodles with sauce