Perfect Multi Purpose Pasta Dough
Master the art of homemade pasta with this versatile recipe for *Perfect Multi-Purpose Pasta Dough*! With just four simple ingredients—flour, eggs, olive oil, and a pinch of salt—this dough comes together in minutes, delivering a silky, elastic texture that’s perfect for crafting everything from fettuccine and tagliatelle to ravioli and lasagna sheets. The addition of a little water ensures consistency, while a 30-minute resting period allows the gluten to relax, making rolling and shaping a breeze. Whether you're looking to impress with handmade pasta or elevate your favorite sauce, this foolproof dough is your go-to foundation. Quick to prepare, effortless to cook, and endlessly customizable, it’s the ultimate base for fresh pasta lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Water (optional)
Instructions
On a clean work surface or in a large mixing bowl, pile the flour and make a well in the center.
Crack the eggs into the well, add the olive oil, and sprinkle in the salt.
Using a fork, beat the eggs gently, then slowly incorporate the surrounding flour. Continue mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead the dough by hand for 8-10 minutes, pushing it away with the palm of your hand and folding it back over itself, until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. This allows the gluten to relax, making it easier to roll out.
After resting, divide the dough into four portions. Use a rolling pin or pasta machine to roll it out to your desired thickness for cutting into shapes such as fettuccine, tagliatelle, or sheets for ravioli.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1-3 minutes, depending on thickness. Fresh pasta cooks very quickly, so watch carefully!
Drain and serve immediately with your favorite sauce or store the rolled dough in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.2 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 2578 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 230.0 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 125 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
