Homemade Pasta
8:03PM on November 11, 2008

 PASTA RECIPE

2 Cups all purpose flour
2 cups Semolina flour
1 large pinch salt (appox. 2 Tsp.)
6 large Eggs
2 Tbs. Olive Oil

1. Thoroughly mix together all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and pinch of salt.
2. On a clean surface, make a mountain out of flour mixture then make a deep well in center.
3. Break the eggs into a bowl and mix then add to well of flour
4. Add Olive Oil to well
5. Whisk eggs very gently with a fork, gradually incorporating flour from the sides of the well.
6. When mixture becomes too thick to mix with a fork, begin kneading with your hands.
7. Knead dough for 8 to 12 minutes, until it is smooth and supple.
8. Dust dough and work surface with flour as needed to keep dough from becoming sticky.
9. Cover dough with a bowl or plastic and allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. (THIS IS AN IMPROTANT STEP DO NOT SKIP IT)
10. Roll out dough with a pasta machine or a rolling pin to desired thickness.
11. Cut into your favorite style of pasta or stuff with your favorite filling to make ravioli etc.
12. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, then add 4 teaspoons salt.
13. Cook pasta until tender but not mushy, 1 to 8 minutes depending on thickness.
14. Drain immediately and toss with your favorite sauce.