Imagine walking into your kitchen and creating restaurant-quality pasta from scratch in just 40 minutes! This Italian-inspired Monday Market Special Fresh Pasta recipe is about to revolutionize your home cooking experience. Whether you're a culinary novice or a seasoned chef, these simple steps will have you crafting silky, delectable pasta that will make your family and friends believe you've been secretly trained in an Italian grandmother's kitchen.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, create a well in the center of the flour and add salt.
- Crack the eggs into the center of the flour well, and add olive oil.
- Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs, mixing from the inner edges of the well outward.
- Once the mixture becomes too thick for the fork, use your hands to knead the dough directly in the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly floured work surface and continue kneading for 8-10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a compact ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
- Let the dough rest at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
- After resting, unwrap the dough and divide it into 4 equal portions.
- Using a pasta machine or rolling pin, roll each portion into thin sheets, dusting with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cut the pasta sheets into desired shapes like fettuccine or linguine.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Cook the fresh pasta for 2-3 minutes until al dente, then drain immediately.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce or as desired.
Tips
- Always use room temperature eggs for smoother dough incorporation
- Don't rush the kneading process - a full 8-10 minutes develops the perfect gluten structure
- Let the dough rest fully for 30 minutes to ensure maximum elasticity
- Dust your work surface and pasta sheets lightly with flour to prevent sticking
- For best results, use a pasta machine if available, but a rolling pin works perfectly too
- Salt your boiling water generously for enhanced pasta flavor
- Cook fresh pasta quickly - 2-3 minutes is all you need for that perfect al dente texture
- Serve immediately after cooking for the most authentic and delicious experience
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 310kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
