Fresh Homemade Pasta Dough

Learn how to make tender, silky homemade pasta dough with simple ingredients and easy steps for the best pasta from scratch.

This fresh homemade pasta dough is simple, versatile, and rewarding to make from scratch. With just flour, eggs, salt, and a touch of olive oil, you can create silky dough for tagliatelle, fettuccine, lasagna sheets, or stuffed pasta. The texture is tender yet firm, with a rich flavor that pairs beautifully with any sauce. Follow the step-by-step method below for reliable results every time.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 large eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 to 3 tablespoons water, as needed

Instructions

1. Place the flour on a clean work surface and make a wide well in the center.
2. Add the eggs, egg yolk, olive oil, and salt to the well.
3. Using a fork, gently beat the eggs and gradually incorporate the flour from the sides.
4. When the mixture becomes too thick to mix with a fork, use your hands to bring the dough together.
5. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, until smooth, elastic, and slightly firm. Add a little water if the dough feels too dry.
6. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or cover it with a bowl and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
7. After resting, divide the dough if needed and roll it out with a rolling pin or pasta machine to your desired thickness.
8. Cut, shape, or fill the pasta as desired, then cook in well-salted boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, or until al dente.
9. Drain and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.