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How to Make Homemade Pasta (Without a Machine)

An easy step-by-step guide to making fresh, silky pasta completely by hand using simple ingredients and no special equipment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Rest Time 30 minutes
Total Time 53 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Pasta Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife or pizza cutter
  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Form flour into a well and add eggs, salt, and olive oil.
  2. Mix gradually until dough forms.
  3. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth.
  4. Rest dough 30 minutes.
  5. Roll thin, cut into desired shapes, and cook 2–3 minutes.

Notes

Adjust flour depending on humidity. Fresh pasta cooks very quickly.