How to make lasagne sheets at home

There are a number of benefits to making your own lasagne sheets from scratch – from being able to control the ingredients you are putting into the food you eat, to the fact they are so easy to cook and require no additional storage space, there are so many benefits to homemade lasagne pasta. Read on to discover just how easy it is to make lasagne sheets yourself at home.

How to make your own lasagne sheets: fresh lasagne sheets recipe

Making pasta from scratch is easier than you think – and homemade lasagne pasta is no different. Here’s our simple guide to how to make your own lasagne sheets ready to create tasty, family-friendly pasta dishes at home. Here’s what you’ll need:

Equipment:

• Fork
• Scraper
• Rolling pin or pasta maker
• Pastry knife

Ingredients:

• 275g 00 pasta flour or semolina flour (plain flour is fine if you don’t have either of those)
• 3 large eggs
• A pinch of salt
• Water
  

How to make lasagne sheets by hand:

1. Place your flour onto a work surface. Make a well in the centre, crack your eggs into the well and add in the salt.
2. Use a fork to beat the eggs. Slowly incorporate the surrounding flour, to produce the dough.
3. Use a scraper to bring in the remaining flour. Pull it towards the centre into the dough. If the dough is too stiff all you need to do is add water. Add it one tablespoon at a time as needed.
4. Once the dough forms a ball, knead for about 10 minutes. Knead until it becomes smooth and soft.
5. Shape your dough into a ball and place it in a bowl. Cover the bowl with cling film and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Divide the dough into three equal portions. Use a rolling pin to flatten your dough, turning it regularly, until it reaches a thickness of 1mm.
7. Use a pastry knife to cut out rectangular sheets. The best part about making homemade lasagne sheets is the opportunity to cut them to the shape and size of your chosen dish.
8. Air dry for about 30 minutes. Place your sheets onto a clean, floured cloth to dry.