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How to Make Pasta with a Manual Pasta Machine

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Pasta

Cultural Context

Pasta, a staple of Italian cuisine, has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Traditionally made from durum wheat semolina, it comes in countless shapes and sizes, each suited to different sauces and dishes. Pasta is not just food; it embodies Italian culture and family gatherings, often served during special occasions and Sunday dinners. Today, pasta is enjoyed worldwide, with variations adapting to local tastes and ingredients, making it a global comfort food.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups pasta dough
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

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olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

1

Introduce the manual pasta machine and its components.

2

Attach the pasta machine to the table for stability.

3

Flatten the pasta dough by hand after resting for over an hour.

4

Start with the widest setting (level one) on the pasta machine and crank the dough through.

5

Add flour to the dough as needed to prevent sticking during flattening.

6

Continue cranking the dough through levels two to six, adjusting for humidity as necessary.

7

Cut the flattened dough in half to prepare for cutting into shapes.

8

Flour the sheets of dough before cutting to prevent sticking.

9

Cut one half into fettuccine and the other half into spaghetti, letting the strands fall freely.

10

Cook the fresh pasta immediately in salted boiling water for 2-5 minutes depending on thickness.

11

If pasta is sticky, toss it in flour to coat each strand before cooking or freezing.

12

Store excess pasta by hanging to dry or freezing for later use.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potmanual pasta machinepanwooden spoonknifecutting board

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutenmilk

Also Known As

Italian PastaPasta Dishes
Local Name: Pasta

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