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Homemade Pasta Recipe for Date Night Easy Fresh Tender Pasta Made Together

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This homemade pasta recipe is easy, fun, and perfect for date night or any cozy dinner. It uses minimal ingredients and no fancy equipment to create fresh, tender noodles that hold sauce beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (60g) semolina flour
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt
  • Semolina or cornmeal for dusting

Instructions

  1. Combine all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and salt on a clean surface or in a large mixing bowl. Mix briefly to distribute salt evenly.
  2. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Crack the eggs into the well and add olive oil. Whisk eggs slowly incorporating flour from the edges until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth, soft, and elastic but not sticky. Dust lightly with flour if tacky.
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or cover with a damp towel and let rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes.
  5. Cut the dough into quarters. Roll each piece out on a floured surface with a rolling pin to about 1/16 inch (2mm) thickness.
  6. Dust dough sheets lightly with semolina or cornmeal. Fold loosely and cut into thin strips with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Unfold strips and toss lightly in semolina to prevent sticking.
  7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook fresh pasta for 2–3 minutes until tender but still slightly firm. Drain and toss immediately with your sauce of choice.

Notes

Use semolina flour for better texture and less sticky dough. Do not skip the 20–30 minute rest to relax gluten. Roll dough to about 1/16 inch thickness for tender but sturdy noodles. Cook fresh pasta immediately and watch closely to avoid overcooking. Save pasta water to loosen sauce if needed.

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