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Welcome to the ultimate step-by-step guide on how to cook pasta at home like a real pro. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone looking to refine your kitchen skills, this guide will walk you through the pasta-making process in detail — from dough to plate.
🥚 Ingredients You’ll Need:
For the pasta dough (serves 2–3 people):
2 cups of all-purpose flour (or 1½ cups all-purpose + ½ cup semolina for extra texture)
2 large eggs
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
A few tablespoons of water (only if needed)
Extra flour for dusting
🧑🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 2: Knead the Dough
Knead Like a Pro:
Push the dough away from you with the heel of your hand, fold it over, and turn it.
Repeat this motion for about 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Let It Rest:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel.
Rest it at room temperature for 30 minutes — this helps gluten relax and makes the dough easier to roll.
Step 3: Roll and Shape the Pasta
1- Divide and Flatten:
Cut the dough into 2–4 pieces.
Flatten each piece into a rough oval with your hands.
2- Use a Rolling Pin or Pasta Machine:
Roll from the center out, rotating occasionally to maintain shape.
Aim for thin sheets (around 1–2 mm thick).
If using a pasta machine, run dough through the widest setting, then thinner settings step-by-step.
3- Cut the Pasta:
For fettuccine or tagliatelle, roll the sheet and slice it into ribbons.
For spaghetti, use a pasta cutter or machine.
For lasagna, cut into rectangles.
4- Dust and Set Aside:
Sprinkle flour or semolina to prevent sticking.
Lay pasta on a tray or hang over a rack to dry slightly.
Step 4: Cook the Pasta
1- Boil Water Generously:
Fill a large pot with water.
Add 1 tablespoon of salt per liter — pasta water should taste like the sea.
2- Cook the Fresh Pasta:
Drop pasta into the boiling water.
Fresh pasta cooks fast — usually 2–3 minutes max.
Stir gently to prevent sticking.
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