Description
Hearty homemade egg noodles bring rustic Italian pasta traditions to home kitchens with simple ingredients. Silky strands pair perfectly with robust sauces, offering cooks a satisfying culinary experience you can master with practice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt
- 12 tbsps (180 mL / 6 fl oz) water (as needed)
Instructions
- Mixing Foundations: Sift flour and salt into a large mixing bowl, creating a pristine dry ingredient landscape.
- Dough Formation: Create a central well in the flour, add eggs, and whisk while gradually incorporating flour until a cohesive dough develops.
- Kneading and Texture: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead methodically for 8-10 minutes, developing elasticity and smoothness. Adjust moisture by adding minimal water or flour to achieve a consistent, pliable texture.
- Resting Phase: Wrap dough in plastic or cloth and let rest for 30 minutes, allowing gluten networks to relax and strengthen.
- Rolling and Cutting: Divide rested dough into portions, roll each segment into thin, uniform sheets. Use a sharp knife or pasta cutter to slice noodles into desired width and shape.
- Flour Protection: Lightly dust cut noodles with flour to prevent sticking and clumping.
- Cooking Process: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Gently add noodles and cook until tender and al dente, approximately 2-4 minutes. Drain immediately and serve hot, showcasing the freshly crafted pasta.
Notes
- Flour Selection: Use high-protein all-purpose or bread flour for better gluten development and chewier noodles, ensuring a superior texture.
- Hydration Balance: Adjust liquid carefully – eggs vary in size, so add water gradually to achieve perfect dough consistency without becoming too sticky or dry.
- Kneading Technique: Develop gluten through consistent, firm kneading – use heel of hand to stretch and fold dough, creating elastic and smooth pasta structure.
- Resting Importance: Never skip dough resting period – allows gluten to relax, making rolling and cutting easier while improving noodle texture and elasticity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 125 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg