Basic Homemade Pasta

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An easy homemade pasta recipe that's simple to double or triple, depending on the amount you need. If you have time, let the pasta sheet dry for 20 minutes before cutting. Hope you enjoy!

Submitted by Pat
Updated on May 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
3
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons water (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make basic homemade pasta

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  2. Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add beaten egg. Mix well until a stiff dough forms, adding up to 2 tablespoons water if needed.

    A large glass bowl with a beaten egg in a well of flour and salt

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  3. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Wrap dough and let rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

    A ball of smooth pasta dough on a floured surface

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  4. Roll dough by hand or with a pasta machine to desired thickness, then cut into strips of desired width and length.

    A large rolled out piece of pasta dough with a rolling pin on a floured surface

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
2g Fat
32g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 412mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g 13%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 67mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.