Today was make homemade pasta day! This is a great project to do with the kids. They get to discover that pasta doesn’t come from a box! If you are feeling adventurous, you can make your own pasta sauce. Disclaimer: I am not a chef!
As for making your own pasta, everyone should have the basic ingredients in their kitchen’s. Every recipe I came across listed the same ingredients. Just make sure that you follow the measurements.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs, beaten to blend
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
I used my Kitchen Aid mixer to mix the the flour and salt. Then I removed the mixer bowl and added the eggs. I used my hands to form the ingredients into a soft dough. Then I removed the dough on to my (cleaned) countertop.
At this point, the kids cleaned their hands and started to knead the dough. (Ooops, Add flour to the counter before you start kneading!) Let them have fun. After a few minutes of kneading I placed the dough in a bowl and let it sit for 30 to 40 minutes. Then I placed the dough in a zip lock bag (its what I had) and placed it in the fridge over night.
I did have a manual pasta machine at home. You can find then in the range of $29-$50. Most models allow you to set the thickness and pasta type you want to cut. The more expensive models have a wider variety of pasta shapes. Find the right spot to use your manual pasta machine will require a little work. We looked at a few locations and ended up in the dining room.
Have a flat pan ready to hold the pasta you make. And a little extra flour will keep it from sticking. Then its your choice to store the pasta or place it right in to a pot of hot water. I did.
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