Homemade pasta

There's something undeniably satisfying about making your own pasta from scratch. The process is simple, yet rewarding, and the taste of freshly made pasta is incomparable to anything you can buy in a store. With just a few basic ingredients and a pasta maker machine, you can create delicious pasta dishes right in your own kitchen. In this recipe, I'll guide you through the steps to make homemade pasta, whether you're crafting lasagna sheets, tagliatelle, or pappardelle. Get ready to impress your family and friends with your culinary skills as you embark on this pasta-making adventure!

Ingredients:

- 200 g "00" soft wheat flour (1 ⅓ cups)

- 200 g durum wheat flour (semolina flour) (1 ⅓ cups)

- 4 eggs

Instructions:

1. Place the flours on a work surface and create a hole with your hands. For those who are making homemade pasta for the first time, I recommend using a bowl because the job will be easier. Split the eggs and put them in a bowl, then pour the eggs into the hole.

2. With your hands, mix the eggs with the flours, incorporating a little at a time, until everything is combined. Knead the pieces of dough together.

3. After ten minutes, make a big ball and wrap it in cling film. Let it rest for 15/30 minutes.

4. Make sure that your pasta maker machine is clamped firmly to a clean surface. Dust your work surface with some durum wheat flour. Take a lump of pasta dough the size of a tennis ball and press it out flat with the palms of your hands. Roll the lump of pasta dough through the widest setting of your pasta machine. Remember to dust the pasta dough with durum wheat flour if you feel it’s becoming sticky.

5. Fold the pasta dough in half and then again in half.

6. Roll again the sheet of pasta dough through the widest setting of the pasta machine. Repeat the process for ¾ times. You have to work the dough till it’s smoother. Finally, you can start to roll the dough through all the remaining settings of your pasta machine, from the widest to the narrowest.

7. For lasagna sheets, roll out the dough until you have a long strip of 1 millimeter thick. Then cut it into ⅔ rectangular pieces. Now the lasagna sheets are ready. Do not forget to dip them 1 minute in boiling salted water and let cool and dry on kitchen towels before using them for your lasagna recipe.

8. Roll out the dough following the instructions of the recipe above until it reaches a thickness of about 1 mm (which with Imperia pasta maker machine is the second-last settings). Then pass the sheet of dough (which you have previously floured) through the blades of your pasta roller used to make tagliatelle/fettuccine.

9. Roll out the dough until it reaches a thickness of about 1 mm. As for tagliatelle, every pasta maker machine has a useful tool for making tagliolini. Therefore, flour the sheet of dough and pass it through the blades of your machine. Tagliolini usually have a width ranging from 1 to 2 mm.

10. Pappardelle are the biggest long fresh pasta you can make at home. They have a width of more than 1 cm so you can make them by hand. So roll out the dough until it reaches a thickness of about 1 mm then roll it on itself and with a sharp knife, cut it into strips of dough, same width if possible. With this method you can even make tagliatelle and fettuccine. It always depends on the width of the pasta strips.

Explore the artistry of pasta-making with this homemade pasta recipe. There's an undeniable joy in crafting your own pasta from scratch, from the simple mixing of ingredients to the satisfying process of rolling and shaping each delicate strand. Whether you're creating lasagna sheets, tagliatelle, or pappardelle, each step is a testament to your culinary skills and dedication to creating exceptional dishes. Elevate your pasta dishes to new heights as you infuse them with the authentic flavors of homemade pasta, guaranteed to impress even the most discerning palates. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on this pasta-making adventure in the comfort of your own kitchen!