Description
This homemade recipe uses the KitchenAid pasta maker attachment to create fresh, delicious pasta. It is perfect for a variety of dishes, from spaghetti to lasagna.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or "00" flour for a finer texture)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Water, as needed
Instructions
To make with Food Processor and KitchenAid Pasta Maker
- Start by adding the flour, salt, eggs, and olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Use the regular blade to pulse the mixture until the ingredients are combined. If the dough seems too dry, add water a teaspoon at a time until it comes together. If it's too sticky, a little more flour will do the trick. It's that simple!
- Remove the dough from the food processor and knead by hand for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Attach the KitchenAid pasta roller to the stand mixer. Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Flatten one piece into a rectangle, and keep the remaining pieces covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
- Set the pasta roller to the widest setting (usually #1). Turn the mixer to speed two and feed the dough through the roller. Fold the dough in half and feed it through again. Repeat this process 5-6 times until the dough is smooth and pliable. Rolling the dough through the roller, gradually reducing the thickness setting (from #1 to your desired thickness, usually #4 or #5 for fettuccine and #6 or #7 for lasagna).
- Once the dough has reached your desired thickness, switch to the desired pasta cutter attachment (e.g., spaghetti or fettuccine). Feed the rolled dough through the cutter to create your pasta. Lay the cut pasta on a floured surface or hang it on a pasta drying rack to dry while you roll and cut the remaining dough.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook for 2-4 minutes, depending on its thickness and type, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and toss with your favorite sauce. Serve immediately.
To make without a Food Processor and KitchenAid Pasta Maker
- Start by adding the flour to a flat, solid surface and making a well in the middle to add the eggs, salt, and olive oil to the flour well. Gently use a fork to whisk the egg into the flour ingredients until it makes a sticky dough and combines.
- Knead by hand for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- Attach the KitchenAid pasta roller to the stand mixer. Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Flatten one piece into a rectangle, and keep the remaining pieces covered with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
- Set the pasta roller to the widest setting (usually #1). Turn the mixer to speed two and feed the dough through the roller. Fold the dough in half and feed it through again. Repeat this process 5-6 times until the dough is smooth and pliable. Rolling the dough through the roller, gradually reducing the thickness setting (from #1 to your desired thickness, usually #4 or #5 for fettuccine and #6 or #7 for lasagna).
- Once the dough has reached your desired thickness, switch to the desired pasta cutter attachment (e.g., spaghetti or fettuccine). Feed the rolled dough through the cutter to create your pasta. Lay the cut pasta on a floured surface or hang it on a pasta drying rack to dry while you roll and cut the remaining dough.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook for 2-4 minutes, depending on its thickness and type, until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and toss with your favorite sauce. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 2-4 min
- Category: pasta