Fresh Italian Egg Pasta Dough Recipe
This Fresh Italian Egg Pasta Dough recipe is a classic foundation for homemade pasta. Combining simple ingredients—flour, eggs, and salt—it creates a smooth, elastic dough perfect for rolling out and cutting into your favorite pasta shapes. This versatile dough yields tender, flavorful pasta that can be used in a variety of Italian dishes, from tagliatelle to ravioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (does not include cooking pasta)
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including resting time)
- Yield: Serves 4 people (makes about 12 ounces of pasta dough) 1x
- Category: Pasta Dough
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix the dough: On a clean surface, form a mound with the flour and create a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well and sprinkle the salt. Using a fork, gently beat the eggs and gradually incorporate the flour from the edges until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead and rest: Knead the dough with your hands for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to relax the gluten for easier rolling.
- Roll and cut: Divide the dough into smaller portions. Using a rolling pin or pasta machine, roll each portion out thinly to your desired thickness. Cut into shapes like fettuccine, tagliatelle, or use it to make filled pasta such as ravioli.
Notes
- Use all-purpose flour for a balance of gluten strength and tenderness; for a more traditional texture, you can substitute with ’00’ flour if available.
- Resting the dough is critical to make it easier to roll and shape without shrinking back.
- If the dough feels sticky, dust with a little extra flour but avoid adding too much to keep pasta tender.
- Fresh pasta cooks quickly in boiling water—typically 2 to 4 minutes depending on thickness.
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