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Homemade Pasta from Scratch

December 4, 2021 by abundantlifehomestead 12 Comments

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Learn to make simple, delicious homemade pasta from scratch.

Pile of noodles on a floured board
These homemade noodles from scratch can be used for multiple dishes.

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If your family is anything like ours, then you love carbs. Different breads, cookies- you name it, we love it. But in an effort to not consume a lot of processed foods, this has meant making all the good carby things myself. Enter easy homemade pasta from scratch.

We love pasta in this house. And while I definitely do have and use store-bought pasta, it’s nice to sometimes put in the extra effort to make pasta from scratch. The family can feel the love from the work put into making it all from scratch, and to me, you can’t beat homemade! You can use this pasta recipe for any pasta dish you like. I also use this for homemade chicken noodle, and it’s delicious. Let me show you how:

How to Make Homemade Pasta from Scratch

  1. Add flour, salt, and eggs to a stand mixer. You can also mix by hand, but it’s easier for me to pop everything into the mixer. Mix on medium-low to combine. Add water as needed to bring the dough together. Allow the mixer to knead the dough on medium speed until a smooth ball forms.
  2. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge. I typically make my dough around lunch time then pull it out for supper.
  3. Cut dough into four pieces. If you’re using a rolling pin to roll your pasta sheets, roll into a large rectangle until it reaches your desired thickness.
  4. If you’re using a pasta roller attachment, roll your first piece of dough into a small oval. Run it through the roller on setting 1. I do it two times before moving on to the next setting. I run the dough through settings 2, 3, 4, and 5 two times as well before cutting. Do this with all four pieces of dough. You can four the sheets and lay them on a baking sheet as you work. I hang mine on a pasta drying rack. I have even seen people hang them on a clothes drying rack!
  5. Next, you can run the pasta sheets through the cutter attachment. You can also cut them by hand. Lately, I have enjoyed cutting them by hand. I just flour each end of the sheet well and fold each end in over each other. Then I cut about 1/2 inch slices and unravel the noodles.
  6. Cook your noodles in boiling water for about 90 seconds to 5 minutes depending on noodle thickness and how done you like your pasta.

  • Ball of pasta dough on a floured board
    Making homemade pasta from scratch can seem daunting, but it’s so simple and fun!
  • a woman rolling sheets of pasta
    You can use a mixer attachment to roll your pasta or do it by hand.
  • pasta dough being folded
    Fold your sheets of pasta to hand cut it.
fresh pasta noodles being put into boiling water
Making homemade pasta from scratch is easier than you think
fresh pasta noodles being put into boiling water
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Homemade Pasta from Scratch

Learn to make easy homemade pasta from scratch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
2 hours
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Pasta roller and cutter attachment
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • water as needed

Instructions

  • Mix flour, salt, eggs, and water as needed in mixer until a smooth dough forms.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Cut dough in 4 pieces. Roll into a small oval if using a roller attachment. If using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangle to your desired thickness.
  • Run the dough through the roller on setting 1 two times. Run through settings 2, 3, 4, and 5 two times as well. Set sheet of pasta aside on a well floured baking sheet. Flour the top of the sheet of pasta as well to keep the other sheets from sticking,
  • Run sheets of pasta through desired pasta cutter attachment. Or fold the ends of the pasta sheet over each other and slice into 1/2 slices. Unravel noodles.
  • Cook noodles in boiling water for 90 seconds- 5 minutes depending on noodle thickness and preferred pasta doneness.

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Comments

  1. Betsy

    December 9, 2021 at 3:50 pm

    I always have wanted to try making pasta but haven’t done it yet. I might just have to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      December 15, 2021 at 1:45 am

      It’s so much easier than you would think. Let me know if you try it!

      Reply
  2. mountainmamahomesteading

    December 9, 2021 at 5:44 pm

    This looks so yummy! And what a great skill to learn and have in the tool belt. I already make my own bread, so I know what you mean about making the “carby” foods yourself. I will have to try this! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      December 15, 2021 at 1:44 am

      It really is such a useful skill to have, and I love that I’m passing it on to our children as well!

      Reply
  3. Becky

    December 9, 2021 at 9:10 pm

    I love this recipe! So easy..I can’t wait to make my own pasta, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      December 15, 2021 at 1:44 am

      You’re so welcome!

      Reply
  4. aricaaspenson

    December 9, 2021 at 11:07 pm

    I’ve never made my own pasta, even though I have the attachment for my KitchenAid. Thanks for the easy recipe, I’ll have to try it out!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      December 15, 2021 at 1:43 am

      You’re welcome! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. Ada

    December 9, 2021 at 11:32 pm

    Thank you for the step by step guide! Can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      December 15, 2021 at 1:43 am

      You’re so welcome! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  6. Anja

    December 10, 2021 at 3:24 am

    We absolutely love homemade pasta and there is no comparison to the dried, store-bought version. Your recipe looks so delish!!

    Reply
    • abundantlifehomestead

      December 15, 2021 at 1:42 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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