Recipes
Basic Pasta Dough
The ultimate basic pasta dough for all your Italian dishes!
Ingredients list:
- 300g 00 flour
- 1 whole egg + 8 egg yolks
- 25ml evoo
- sprinkle of salt
Directions:
Difficulty: Easy
Feeds: 4 people
Cooking time: 2.5 hours
- Make a Well: On a clean surface, pour your 00 flour and create a well in the center.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Crack the eggs into the well and add salt and evoo.
- Beat the Eggs: Using a fork, gently beat the eggs while keeping them contained within the well.
- Incorporate the Flour: Gradually mix in the flour from the edges, bit by bit, until the dough starts sticking to your fork.
- Knead the Dough: Use your hands to knead the dough for at least 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. A stand mixer can also be used.
- Rest the Dough: Cover and let rest for a minimum of 2 hours. This allows the dough to hydrate properly.
- Portion & Cover: Divide the dough into smaller portions, ensuring the unused dough stays covered to prevent drying.
- Roll & Shape: Roll out the dough with a pasta machine or rolling pin, and you're ready to shape it into your favourite pasta types!
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