I have been chomping at the bit for a pasta machine for a very long time! And the week before Mother’s Day, my oldest son asked if there was anything special I’d like him to get me for my gift. So I threw this idea out there… he was very successful making my pasta machine wish come true! In fact, he did great and chose a high quality, name brand machine. The machine didn’t arrive on Mother’s Day but he sent me a screenshot from the Bed Bath and Beyond site he ordered it from. Waiting only built my anticipation!
Now to find an easy, beginner pasta recipe…. Lucky you, I found one and have used it a few times, proving it’s simple to use and get phenomenal results!
Ingredients:
- 3 – 4 cups all purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Measure out 3 cups of the flour onto a large cutting board.
- With your fingers, make a hole in the center of the flour creating a well. Add eggs one at a time and beat. Incorporate the olive oil into the eggs and begin gathering the flour from the well walls. I start this process with a sturdy fork and finish with my hands. Continue mixing the flour into the egg & oil mix until well incorporated, you may add more flour if it’s wet.
- Gather the dough and begin kneading with clean hands until a shaggy dough forms. Knead for about 10 minutes. The dough will resemble the texture of pie dough.
- Cover the pasta dough with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Cut and roll as desired.
- Note : Dough will last one day refridgerated.
To cook :
Boil for about 3-4 minutes in a large pot of boiling salted water. Taste test for doneness. Serve immediately with your favorite sauce!
Bon Appetit
Rachel
Tampa Food Mom 