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Three Eggs Basic Pasta Dough

A standard pasta recipe that is simple and easy

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword basic pasta dough, easy pasta dough
Prep Time 15 minutes
Kneeding 10 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • water

Instructions

  1. Put the flour in a stand mixer bowl. Using the dough hook, with the mixer on 1-2, add 2 eggs and 1 tbsp of water. Mix until the eggs and water have been incorporated.

  2. Add the remaining egg, egg yolk, and 1 tbsp of water. Continue to mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.

  3. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time if needed. The dough should stick together without being too wet. Turn the mixer to medium-low speed and let it knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. Alternatively, the dough can be kneaded by hand. It should be very smooth and will gently pull back when stretched.

  4. Rest the dough: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and let rest for an hour or longer. At this point, it can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

  5. To roll the dough, cut the ball into four even pieces. Wrap up the pieces not being used. Roll the first piece into a ball and flatten it slightly. Either roll out by hand with a rolling pin or with a pasta machine. Shape as desired.