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What’s Cooking: Homemade Pasta (2 Ways)

By Zach Nadler·

Show Notes

Quick summary

In this What’s Cooking episode, Zach walks through homemade pasta and demonstrates two ways to turn a basic dough into a great meal.

What you’ll learn

  • A simple workflow for pasta dough
  • How to rest, roll, and portion dough for better texture
  • Two options for shaping or serving the pasta

    • Ingredients (confirm from video)

  • Flour (often all-purpose or “00”)
  • Eggs
  • Salt
  • Olive oil (optional)
  • Water (as needed)

    • Equipment

  • Mixing bowl (or clean counter for a well)
  • Rolling pin or pasta machine
  • Knife or cutter
  • Large pot + salted water

    • Step-by-step

  • Make the dough. Mix flour, eggs, and salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead. Knead until smooth and elastic.
  • Rest. Wrap and rest to relax the gluten.
  • Roll out. Roll to your preferred thickness.
  • Way #1 (confirm from video). Shape or cut into Pasta Style 1.
  • Way #2 (confirm from video). Shape or cut into Pasta Style 2.
  • Cook. Boil in salted water until just tender.
  • Sauce + serve. Toss immediately so the pasta absorbs flavor.

    • Tips

  • If the dough is too dry, add a little water.
  • If the dough is too sticky, dust with flour.
  • Don’t skip the rest.

    • Video

  • Watch here: https://youtu.be/LR7JtD42MtA?si=rjxOn6ypbfFtZNvp

    • Notes