Fresh pasta

Directions

1. Mix the flour and eggs together. ≈ 4 min
2. If the dough becomes too hard, add a tablespoon of water. ≈ 3 min
3. It is really important to add water gradually to the mixture, as adding too much water would make the dough sticky. ≈ 3 min
4. Spread the dough thinly on a sheet of parchment paper, then let it dry slightly. ≈ 4 min
5. Next, you can fold or roll the dough and cut it into strips using a knife, for example. ≈ 8 min
6. Shaping and cutting can also be achieved using a pasta machine. ≈ 10 min
7. In this case, the pasta will be more uniform in both thickness and width. ≈ 3 min
8. The shelf life of eggs is limited to a few days, so it is best to cook them on the same day. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
9. The cooking process takes place in a large quantity of salted water. ≈ 3 min
10. A general guideline is to use 4 liters of water for 200g of pasta, with two level teaspoons of salt. ≈ 3 min
11. The cooking time is very short, about two minutes. ≈ 3 min
12. It is advisable to prepare the sauce before cooking the pasta. ⏱ ≈ 10 min