Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- On a clean surface, pile the flour and form a well in the center. Add the eggs, olive oil, and salt into the well.
- Use a fork to slowly incorporate the flour into the eggs, then mix with your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth. If it’s too dry, add a few drops of water; if it’s sticky, dust with flour.
- Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
Rolling and Cutting
- Cut the rested dough into 4 pieces. Flatten one piece into a small oval.
- Pass the dough through a pasta machine on setting 1 three times. Fold into thirds, then roll again through settings 2 and 3 (three times each), and once on settings 4, 5, and 6.
- Lay the rolled sheets on a floured baking sheet. Dust with flour and fold lightly. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Use a cutter to shape the pasta as desired (e.g., fettuccine).
Cooking
- Boil the shaped pasta in salted water for 1–2 minutes until al dente. Drain and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover pasta in the fridge for 1-2 days in an airtight container, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in boiling water for a minute. For a vegan version, substitute eggs with a flaxseed mixture (1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons of water).
