Homemade pasta has always intimidated me, the pressure in getting the right thickness of the dough and chewiness in texture. I certainty didn’t think it would be possible for me to create something delicious without having a machine, but as I didn’t want to invest in a machine just yet, I challenged myself anyway.
I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was even with only a rolling pin to hand. I’ve tweaked this recipe a couple of times and I now think I have created the easiest, tastiest home-made pasta recipe without the need for a machine!
Ingredients (makes 2)
180g 00 Pasta Flour
2 Large eggs
A splash of walk
1 tsp Olive Oil
Method
On a clean surface, tip your flour and make a well in the middle.
One by one, add the eggs, whisking them slowly as you slowly bring in the flour from the sides.
The mixture will become crumbly, but continue working it together until it starts to combine.
If the dough is dry, add a splash of water and your olive oil.
Continue kneading your dough until a ball forms. From then, knead your dough for 5 minutes until smooth.
Wrap in cling film and leave in the fridge for 1 hour.
Sprinkle your surface with flour to stop the dough from sticking.
Cut your dough into two.
Place one half of your dough and begin the roll the dough out using a rolling pin. You want your dough to be around 16 inches long and 12 inches wide. The dough should be as thin as possible without breaking – think like a piece of paper.
Fold the dough into three and cut into individual pieces around 1cm thick.
Boil a pan of salted water and cook the pasta for 3-4 minutes.
Top with your favourite pasta sauce and enjoy!