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How to make pasta: Your guide to making homemade pasta without the hassle
Fresh pasta is super tasty, with a delicate texture that absorbs sauces well. It’s no wonder we all aspire to make pasta from scratch. But it can be a challenge to fit making homemade pasta into busy family life, which is why we often reach for the ready-made pasta. However, did you know that with the right tips and tools, you can make your own pasta at home quickly and easily?
If you want to know how to make pasta dough like a professional – without taking all day – you’ve come to the right place! Read on to discover our top tips and simple guide to making pasta at home.
Top tip: If you don’t have time to make pasta from scratch by hand, try the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker. It mixes, kneads, and extrudes dough to your preferred shape automatically in as little as 10 minutes. Better yet, you can easily personalise it with different flours, oils, and seasonings for added flavour.
Ingredients to make pasta: The basics
After you’ve chosen your flour, you’ll need something to bind your dough. Most people use eggs, but you could also use water if you want to avoid dairy, or just egg whites or egg yolks. The fat and protein in eggs will make a richer-tasting dough, while using water will make a lighter colored pasta.
The ingredients to make pasta are surprisingly straightforward. In fact, you’ve probably already got everything you need in your kitchen cupboard. A good pasta dough starts with two pantry staples: flour and eggs. For the flour, you can try any of the following options:
Our easy homemade pasta dough recipe
If you’d like to make your own pasta dough, it couldn’t be simpler with this recipe. You’ll have fresh, bouncy homemade pasta that the whole family will love in no time. You just need four ingredients and either a good pasta maker or a bit of elbow grease! Top tip for eggless pasta: If you want an egg-free pasta that is just as delicious, you can mix 270g of semolina flour and 120ml of water plus salt. If the mixture is too dry, add more water until the dough holds together.
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How to make pasta dough by hand
Making pasta dough by hand is simple when you know how, but you’ll need to set aside time for mixing, kneading, and extruding. When making egg-free pasta, pour the water into your dough until it is wet enough that is forms a stiff dough. If the dough appears too dry, add more water by the tablespoon.
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Fresh, quick pasta the way you like it
Philips Viva Pasta and Noodle Maker is a fully automatic solution that enables you to prepare fresh pasta and noodles from scratch without spending a lot of time and effort. Its compact size means it can easily fit into your kitchen.
See all benefitsHow to make homemade pasta dough using a pasta maker
The quick, easy, and hassle-free way to make your own pasta at home is to use a pasta maker, like the Philips Pasta and Noodle Maker.
How to cook your easy homemade pasta
Now you know how to make fresh pasta, it’s time to cook it! If you’re having a go at making homemade pasta, it’s important to know how to make good pasta sauce, too! Browse these pasta recipes for some ideas.
