How to Make Pasta By Hand - No Eggs Needed

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable.

semolina flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour adds protein.

salt

Measure out 400 grams of durum flour and add it to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the flour and mix.

Create a well in the center of the flour mixture.

Pour 200 grams of hot water into the well.

Mix the flour and water by hand, incorporating all the flour until it comes together.

Dump the dough onto the counter and knead by hand for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.

Divide the rested dough into four equal pieces, about 146 grams each.

Roll each piece into a 34-inch long strip.

Cut the strips into cavatelli shapes by pressing with fingers to create a hollowed shape.

Cook the cavatelli in boiling salted water for 2 to 5 minutes, checking for doneness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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