Giovana's Fresh Pasta

Discover the art of homemade Italian cuisine with Giovana’s Fresh Pasta, a simple yet soul-satisfying recipe perfect for any pasta lover. Made with just a handful of pantry staples—flour, eggs, olive oil, and a pinch of salt—this dish offers an authentic taste of Italy in every bite. The dough is lovingly kneaded by hand, rested to perfection, and rolled out to your desired thickness for the ultimate culinary versatility, whether you're craving silky fettuccine, hearty lasagna sheets, or delicate tagliatelle. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe ensures fresh, tender pasta that cooks in mere minutes and pairs beautifully with your favorite sauce. Elevate your homemade meals with this recipe for fresh pasta that’s as rewarding to make as it is to eat! Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this is the ultimate guide to fresh and flavorful pasta-making at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Water (if needed)

Directions

Step 1

Place the flour on a clean work surface or in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour.

Step 2

Crack the eggs into the well and add the olive oil and salt.

Step 3

Using a fork, gently whisk the eggs, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges of the well. Continue until the mixture starts to come together.

Step 4

Use your hands to knead the dough on the surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too dry, add water 1 teaspoon at a time. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle with a little more flour.

Step 5

Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest for 20-30 minutes at room temperature.

Step 6

After resting, divide the dough into four equal portions. Keep the unused portions covered to prevent drying out while you work.

Step 7

Using a pasta machine or rolling pin, roll out one portion of the dough to your desired thickness, dusting lightly with flour as needed. If using a pasta machine, pass the dough through the rollers, starting from the widest setting and gradually reducing the thickness.

Step 8

Cut the rolled-out dough into your desired pasta shape (fettuccine, tagliatelle, or sheets for lasagna). Repeat with the remaining portions.

Step 9

Dust the cut pasta lightly with flour to prevent sticking and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before cooking.

Step 10

To cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Fresh pasta cooks more quickly than dried pasta.

Step 11

Drain the pasta, toss with your favorite sauce, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(422g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1215.6

Total Fat 30.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 1397.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 184.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.1g
Protein 43.6g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 116.8mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 464.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.2%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 62.1%