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Basic Egg Pasta Dough

This homemade pasta dough is silky, rich, and perfect for any pasta shape—fettuccine, ravioli, or lasagna! With just a few ingredients, you’ll have fresh pasta in under an hour. It’s one of my go-to recipes for a quick and satisfying meal. Making pasta is a relaxing process that feels like creating a piece of art. My kids love helping with the rolling and cutting, and it’s always a fun kitchen activity. I use a simple pasta machine, but you can also roll it by hand or use a stand mixer attachment. Fair warning: it can get messy, but that’s part of the fun!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Resting Time And Make Pasta 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 53 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 350 g 00 flour
  • 50 g semola flour
  • 228 g egg yolks
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or spoon (for mixing dough)
  • Plastic wrap (to rest the dough)
  • Rolling pin or pasta machine (for rolling out the
  • dough)
  • Sharp knife or pasta cutter (for shaping)
  • Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Colander (for draining pasta)

Method
 

  1. Make the Dough
  2. In a large bowl, combine 00 flour, semola flour, egg yolks, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a rough dough forms. Expect a little mess on the counter—this is normal!
  3. Knead
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
  6. Roll and Shape
  7. Use a pasta machine, stand mixer attachment, or rolling pin to roll the dough to your desired thickness. Cut into your favorite shapes.
  8. Cook
  9. Boil the pasta in salted water for about 8 minutes, or until al dente.

Notes

Tips & FAQs
• This dough works for all shapes—fettuccine, ravioli, tagliatelle, or lasagna sheets.
• Freeze uncooked pasta for 2–3 weeks.
• If rolling by hand, divide dough into smaller portions for easier handling.
Why I Love It
• Super quick and easy – only a few ingredients.
• Relaxing process – perfect for family cooking.
• Versatile – works with any sauce or filling.
• Messy but fun – the best kind of kitchen project!