When they are well hardened, put them in freezer safe bags or containers and freeze. When you decide to use them, boil them directly from frozen, stirring often. They may need a minute more to cook.
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# Simple Homemade Pasta

ByRosemary MolloyJanuary 18, 2023March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

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This Simple Homemade Pasta is made without eggs and only 3 ingredients. Perfect for adding to your favourite soup recipe or tossing with a homemade tomato sauce. Homemade fresh pasta was never so easy.

Fresh pasta on a wooden board.

This was one of the simplest homemade pasta recipes I ever learned, thanks again to my mother-in-law. She would make this type of eggless pasta to add to her Minestrone or Pasta e Fagioli recipes but of course you can serve it with a Simple Tomato Sauce or even tossed with olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

She was always make her homemade pasta by hand, no machine for her. That means from kneading the dough to rolling it out and cutting.

So of course I am showing her way, but you can definitely use a machine from mixing and kneading to rolling it out with your stand mixer to your pasta maker.

## Recipe Ingredients

- Flour – all purpose flour or semolina flour
- Water – lukewarm water
- Salt –

## How to make A Simple Two Ingredient Pasta Recipe

In a large bowl add the flour, make a well in the middle and add the water and salt, mix with a fork to combine.

flour, water and salt in a glass bowl

Move the mixture to a flat surface and gently knead for about 3-5 minutes to form a compact dough ball. Cover the dough with a tea towel or plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.

forming the mixture to a dough ball

Knead the dough a couple of times then roll it out on a lightly floured flat surface.

rolling the dough

With a rolling pin or pasta machine roll to a thin rectangle.

rolled until paper think then cut

Trim the pasta dough, then roll up from the short end.

roll the dough up

Cut the dough with a sharp knife or pasta cutter to the size you want, from pappardelle to fettuccine, thin or thick. Unroll the cut pasta and place on a lightly floured flat surface until the water boil. Then cook and serve with your favorite Spaghetti Sauce.

The dough sliced to make fettuccine.

So if you are looking for a homemade pasta recipe with few ingredients I hope you give this Simple Two Ingredient Homemade Pasta a try and let me know how it goes. Buon Appetito!

## More Homemade Pasta Recipes

Pasta cut on a wooden board.

Pasta on a wooden board.

## Simple Homemade Pasta

This Simple Homemade Pasta is made without eggs & only 3 ingredients. Perfect for adding to soups or tossing with a tasty tomato sauce.

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Prep Time 30 minutesmins

Cook Time 6 minutesmins

Resting Time 30 minutesmins

Total Time 1 hourhr6 minutesmins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4servings

Calories 228kcal

### Ingredients      US CustomaryMetric    1x2x3x

- 2cupsall purpose or semolina flour(320 grams semolina)
- ½cup+ 2¼ tablespoons water (lukewarm 85F / 35C)(150 grams total, if doubling the recipe then double this amount)
- ¼-½teaspoonsalt (depends on how salty you like it)

### Instructions

- In a large bowl add the flour, make a well in the middle and add the water and salt, mix with a fork to combine, then move to a flat surface and gently knead for about 3-5 minutes, form into a compact dough ball, if the dough is too dry then add a little more water (1 tablespoon at a time).

- Cover the dough with a tea towel or wrap in plastic wrap and let rest 30 minutes.

- Knead the dough a couple of times, then roll it out on a lightly floured flat surface. Roll to about an ⅛ inch thickness, roll up and slice to make fettuccine or thicker or thinner or even into squares to add to soup. Cook in boiling salted water for about 6-7 minutes. Enjoy!

### Notes

You can actually leave out the salt when making the dough, but be sure to salt the boiling water well before cooking.

When you are using a stand up mixer use the dough hook on speed 2 and knead for about 2-3 minutes. Then continue with the recipe.

### What is the best flour to use

Probably the best flour to use for making pasta is semolina flour, which is a flour that is coarsely ground and made from a hard wheat called durum. Although if you can’t find this flour all purpose will work too.

### How thin should the pasta be?

You should roll the dough to about 1/8″ about the thickness of pie dough for long pasta, and a bit thinner for stuffed pasta such as ravioli. Be sure to keep the dough well floured so they don’t stick together.

### How Long Does It Take To Cook?

Unlike homemade pasta that is made with eggs, this pasta does take longer to cook, approximately 6-8 minutes compared to egg pasta which needs only about 2-4 minutes.

Be sure to cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water. Pasta is cooked when it still has a bite to it, you don’t want it to become mushy.

### How To Dry This Simple Pasta

Leave the pasta uncovered in a dry area for 12 to 24 hours, carefully turning it every 1-2 hours. The reason for the twelve-hour window is because various factors can affect how long your pasta takes to dry. From the temperature of the room to the thickness of the dough.

A good idea is to place an electric fan next to your pasta to ensure it dries evenly. Be sure to switch the fan onto a relatively low setting.

Store the dried pasta in an airtight plastic bag or container in a dry cool place it should keep for up to 3 months. If mold starts to form, then the pasta should be discarded.

### How To Store It

The homemade pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

To freeze the pasta, place the cut or shaped pasta well-spaced on a cookie sheet, then put it in the freezer to harden for a couple of hours.

When they are well hardened, put them in freezer safe bags or containers and freeze. When you decide to use them, boil them directly from frozen, stirring often. They may need a minute more to cook.

You can also freeze the dough ball, wrap in plastic and place in a freezer safe bag or container, let the dough thaw in the fridge then bring it to room temperature before rolling out. It will last up to 2-3 months.

### Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 3mg

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Updated from May 1, 2020.

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1. Heather says:

   September 8, 2024 at 4:37 pm

   Do I need to dry the pasta before freezing?

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   1. Rosemary Molloy says:

      September 8, 2024 at 5:22 pm

      Hi Heather, no you don’t have to dry it to freeze it, I actually wrote the instructions in the notes in the recipe card. Hope that helps. Let me know. Take care!

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2. Supriya Kutty says:

   August 19, 2024 at 6:00 am

   5 stars

   Thank you for offering a fantastic guide to making homemade pasta from scratch. It’s perfect for beginners, with easy-to-follow instructions and tips on kneading, ingredients, and storage. The emphasis on using quality ingredients like semolina flour helps ensure the best results. The personal touches and insights into Italian culinary traditions make this guide both informative and enjoyable to read. A great resource for anyone looking to master authentic Italian pasta at home.

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   1. Rosemary Molloy says:

      August 20, 2024 at 9:51 pm

      Hi Supriya, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the recipe and the post. Take care!

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3. Kathleen says:

   June 15, 2024 at 9:22 pm

   5 stars

   Hi Again

   Putting it simpler. Can I assemble all ingredients for lasagna in a pan with homemade noodles in the morning then cook it in the evening? and would I need to store it in the fridge?

   Thanks

   Kathleen

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   1. Rosemary says:

      June 16, 2024 at 2:47 pm

      Hi Kathleen, yes you can make it ahead to bake later, but it does need to be refrigerated. Take care!

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4. Kathleen says:

   June 15, 2024 at 3:54 pm

   5 stars

   Hello

   I am making your pasta dough again and was wondering about the storage in fridge for a couple of days.

   How to store it

   The homemade pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

   Is this for the dough ball or already prepared pasta. I am making lasagna pasta again but wanted to make the dough this morning then make the lasagna in the pan tonight

   Or could I just make the whole lasagna noodles and all this morning in a dish and store in fridge till this evening?

   Thanks for any suggestions and help

   Kathleen

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   1. Rosemary says:

      June 15, 2024 at 9:57 pm

      Hi Kathleen, I usually keep the dough ball in the fridge, although if you separated the pasta with flour and parchment paper, that should work also. Take care!

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5. Peggy says:

   June 8, 2024 at 10:08 am

   5 stars

   I make this recipe with semolina flour ,i make ziti and fettuccini also learned from

   My mother in law who lives in Italy ,cavatelli .you need to roll into a rope cut little pieces then with butter knife you turn into little hats tks for all your great recipe

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   1. Rosemary says:

      June 10, 2024 at 2:51 pm

      Hi Peggy, thanks so much, glad you enjoy the recipes. Take care!

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6. Od says:

   February 27, 2024 at 8:26 pm

   Hi can this be made with 00 flour only? If so, how much and does it affect resting/kneading/cooking time ?

   Thanks!

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   1. Rosemary says:

      February 28, 2024 at 10:30 am

      Hi Od, northern Italy usually makes pasta with 00 same resting time and kneading, start with 1/2 cup of water and add a bit more if needed. Hope that helps. Take care!

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7. Bethany says:

   February 21, 2024 at 3:31 am

   Hello!

   Can you dry these noodles and store them in the pantry?

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   1. Rosemary says:

      February 21, 2024 at 9:47 pm

      Hi Bethany, yes you can, leave the pasta uncovered in a dry area for 12 to 24 hours, carefully turning it every 1-2 hours. The reason for the twelve-hour window is because various factors can affect how long your pasta takes to dry. From the temperature of the room to the thickness of the dough. Hope that helps.

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      1. Bethany says:

         February 24, 2024 at 3:40 am

         Great! Thank you!

      2. Rosemary says:

         February 24, 2024 at 8:24 am

         You’re welcome have a great weekend!

      3. Cat says:

         March 8, 2024 at 8:26 pm

         5 stars

         Hi Rosemary,

         Great article and recipe!

         I have one question about drying the pasta. I was wondering the shelf life of the pasta if you choose to dry it and store it in the pantry. Have you had any experience of it molding? I would think it should last at least 2-3 months if dried properly, but wondering your advice/experience with it.

         Thank you!

      4. Rosemary says:

         March 10, 2024 at 5:38 pm

         Hi Cat, thanks, I have never dried this pasta, but if dried properly and stored in an airtight plastic bag or container in a dry cool place it should keep for up to 3 months. I hope that helps. Take care!



8. Kalyn says:

   February 2, 2024 at 8:51 pm

   5 stars

   This was a really good recipe. Directions are clear and it’s super easy to follow. Only thing I did differently is I only cooked the noodles for about 3 minutes. I like my pasta more al dente and it was perfect at about 3-4 minute mark.

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   1. Rosemary says:

      February 3, 2024 at 6:47 pm

      Hi Kalyn, thanks so glad you liked it. Take care!

      Reply


9. Dawn says:

   January 31, 2024 at 4:57 pm

   5 stars

   Great recipe! My son and I made this last night and it turned out perfectly. We used just semolina flour, but will try a mixture of both flours next time to see how that turns out. Thanks for a great recipe to get my son in the kitchen making his pasta and sauces again!

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   1. Rosemary says:

      February 3, 2024 at 6:56 pm

      Hi Dawn, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it and so happy your son was in the kitchen giving you a hand. Take care and have a great weekend!

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10. Cp says:

    January 30, 2024 at 5:47 pm

    Can I use whole wheat flour?

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    1. Rosemary says:

       January 30, 2024 at 8:10 pm

       Hi CP I have never made it with whole flour, but I would recommend starting with 30% whole wheat to start. Let me know how it goes. Take care!

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