How to Make Homemade Pasta

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal + water

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor.

semolina flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is a nutritious substitute.

Start by whisking together 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk in a bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the egg mixture and mix well.

On a clean surface, place 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of semolina flour, mixing them together.

Make a well in the center of the flour and pour the egg mixture into the well.

Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the egg mixture, being careful not to rush this step.

Once most of the flour is incorporated, switch to using your hands to bring the dough together, which will be sticky.

Divide the dough into six portions and cover them to let rest for about 30 minutes.

On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into an approximate 8x10 inch rectangle using a rolling pin.

Cut the rolled dough into strips about 1/2 inch wide to form the noodles.

Dust the cut noodles with flour to prevent sticking and set aside.

Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer and add the fresh pasta.

Cook the pasta for 1 to 3 minutes until it floats to the surface and is al dente.

Transfer the cooked pasta directly into a bowl without draining it in the sink.

Toss the pasta with creamy Alfredo sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.

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