You can create many shapes from a fresh pasta recipe, each making the perfect ground for the specific type of sauce served. It is a therapy to make it; trust me, it's worth the effort. Whether you like your pasta with a simple and delightful tomato sauce or a beautiful creamy sauce, this recipe will become handy.
Join me in this video as I make a quick, easy, and delightful fresh pasta recipe.
Let's begin,
Tips:
- If you want to skip some of the kneading, use a food processor. Add all ingredients and pulse until you get small dough balls. Once you do, take them out to your working surface and create a ball. Knead by hand for 10-15 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. This will ensure your dough will stretch and be rolled out easily without getting stretch marks or cracks.
- You may use a pasta machine to roll out your pasta. It saves some time.
- If you feel your dough is too dry when you knead, add ½ tsp of olive oil at a time; ensure it gets completely absorbed before adding another.
- You may use durum, "00", semolina, or other kinds of flour instead of all-purpose flour; ensure you add enough liquids (egg, oil, water). The amount may change slightly between different types of flour.