Handmade Pasta (As Estimated by Tina Caputo)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1

Fresh and comforting Handmade Pasta for an Italian-style meal

Handmade Pasta (As Estimated by Tina Caputo)

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

40 min

Cook

3 min

Ready In

43 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
	3 eggs ( room temperature )
	3 ounces water ( tepid )
	1 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

339

Sugar

Fat

Pasta is a staple food in Italian cuisine, and there are countless regional variations of it throughout the country. Fresh, handmade pasta is especially popular and has a beloved place in Italian culture. This recipe for handmade pasta is easy to make with just four simple ingredients. Once you've mastered the basics, you can experiment with different shapes, flavours and colours. Homemade pasta is perfect for a comforting, Italian-style meal with family or friends, either dressed with your favourite sauce or as a side dish to meat or fish.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, make a well in the flour and add the eggs, water, and salt.
2.	With a fork, begin beating the eggs and gradually incorporating the flour.
3.	With your hands, knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.
4.	Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
5.	On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pasta dough to the desired thickness.
6.	Cut the dough into the desired shape, such as spaghetti or fettuccine.
7.	Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, usually for 2-3 minutes only.
8.	Serve with your favourite sauce or toppings.

PROS

Homemade pasta is infinitely better than store-bought pasta in terms of taste and texture.

Making pasta can be a fun and rewarding activity to do with friends or family.

This recipe contains only four simple ingredients.

CONS

Handmade pasta requires more time and effort than buying pasta from the store.

It may take some practice to perfect your pasta-making skills.

Excess consumption of pasta can lead to weight gain or other health issues.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses all-purpose flour which provides some protein and iron.
Eggs are also an excellent source of protein and vitamins D and B12.
Making your own pasta allows you to control the amount of salt used, which is beneficial for heart health.