Homemade Pasta | With and Without a Kitchenaid Mixer
Make delicious homemade pasta with this easy recipe! Whether you’re using a KitchenAid Mixer with the pasta attachment or making it by hand, you’ll get fresh, tender noodles every time.
Equipment
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer
- Pasta Roller and Cutter Attachments
- Baking sheets
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (240-250 grams)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Water as needed
Instructions
Making the Dough
- By Hand:
- Place the flour on a clean work surface and shape it into a mound.
- Make a well in the center and add the eggs, olive oil, and salt.
- Use a fork to gently whisk the eggs, gradually pulling in the flour from the edges.
- Once it starts coming together, use your hands to knead it into a shaggy ball.
- In a Stand Mixer:
- Add the flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment.
- Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together, about 2–3 minutes.
Kneading the Dough
- By Hand:
- Knead for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. It may feel dry at first, but keep going—it will come together! If needed, dampen your fingertips with water or dust your surface with flour.
- In a Stand Mixer:
- Let the dough hook do the work! Knead on medium-low speed for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. If it seems too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour.
- Once kneaded, shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Rolling and Cutting the Pasta
- By Hand:
- Divide the dough into four pieces and roll each out on a lightly floured surface.
- Use a rolling pin to roll the dough as thin as possible (about 1/16-inch thick).
- Cut into strips using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- With a KitchenAid Pasta Roller Attachment:
- Dust two baking sheets with flour and set aside.
- Divide the dough into four pieces. Flatten one into an oval disc.
- Using the Pasta Roller Attachment, roll the dough through on the widest setting (level 1) three times.
- Lay the dough on your work surface, fold both short ends toward the center, then fold it in half to form a rectangle.
- Continue rolling the dough, passing it through the pasta roller three times on level 2, three times on level 3, and once on levels 4, 5, and 6.
- Place the pasta sheet on the floured baking sheet, dust with flour, and fold it in half. Sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Feed the pasta sheets through the Pasta Cutter Attachment or cut them by hand.
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add at least 3 tablespoons of salt per 4 quarts of water.
- Add the pasta, stirring immediately to prevent sticking.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes (or up to 4 minutes for thicker pasta). Start checking at 60-90 seconds for that perfect al dente bite.
- Drain and toss with your favorite sauce!