How to Make Fresh Homemade Pasta – No Machine Needed
A classic homemade pasta recipe using only flour, eggs, and salt—no pasta machine required. This hand-rolled and hand-cut pasta is soft, silky, and ready to pair with any sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour (or 1½ cups AP + ½ cup 00 flour)
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3 large eggs
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½ tsp salt
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1 tsp olive oil (optional)
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Water as needed
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Extra flour, for dusting
Instructions
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Make a flour well on a clean surface. Add eggs, salt, and oil in the center.
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Whisk eggs and gradually mix in flour. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
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Wrap dough and rest for 30–45 minutes.
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Divide dough, roll into thin sheets with a rolling pin.
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Dust with flour, roll up, and slice into desired widths.
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Unroll noodles, toss with flour, and cook in boiling water for 2–3 minutes.
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Serve with sauce of choice.
Notes
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For egg-free, use semolina + water dough
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Freeze pasta in floured nests for later use
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Add herbs or spinach purée for variety