Homemade Pasta Recipe
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
Making your own pasta is easy and cheap, you only need two ingredients and one of them is water the other is semolina. With just two ingredients you can make a batch of homemade pasta that is perfect for Tagliatelle, Lasagne or Tortellini in just a few minutes.
You will need to get yourself a Pasta Rolling Machine, but these are cheap enough to buy.
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The origins of pasta can be traced back to ancient civilizations, with its roots deeply embedded in the culinary traditions of both the Mediterranean and Asia.
Historical evidence suggests that the earliest forms of pasta may have emerged in China around 2000 BC, where it was made from millet and later wheat. However, it was in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Italy, where pasta evolved into the diverse array of shapes and varieties we recognize today.
The introduction of durum wheat, which is particularly suited for pasta production due to its high gluten content, played a crucial role in this evolution. By the Middle Ages, pasta had become a staple food in Italy, with various regions developing their unique styles and recipes, influenced by local ingredients and cultural practices. The spread of pasta across Europe was further facilitated by trade routes and the exchange of culinary ideas, leading to its integration into various national cuisines.
Today, pasta is celebrated worldwide, not only for its versatility and ease of preparation but also for its rich history that reflects the interconnectedness of different cultures and their gastronomic traditions.
40 mins Prep.
No Cooking Required
Time
(2 sheets)
Calories: 290
Protein: 13g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 53g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g
Nutrition
Servings
Difficulty
Pasta is one of those things we never think to mak, but it is so simple and cheap.
Cost to make:
£0.38/ $0.48(Est.)
Equipment:
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Pasta Machine,
How to Make Pasta
Traditional authentic pasta has just two ingredients. It was originally made with just Flour & Water dating back to the 4th century B.C. Pasta is used in many different cuisines, not just Italian.
The Japanese have been making pasta in the form of Wonton wrappers and the Chinese since 3000 B.C.
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You can make Pasta with Pesto to create a Pasta Verde (Green Pasta)
This recipe uses just Semolina & Water it is a simple and Cheap pasta to make.
Cuisine:Italian
ingredients
110 ml Water
Cooking Instructions
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This pasta has only two ingredients and it tastes fantastic. If you buy any dry pasta in the supermarket it is going to be made this way.
- Measure out the Semolina into a large mixing bowl.
- You are going to need 55 ml of cold water to every 4 oz of semolina, so if you want to make half this quantity then its 4 oz semolina to 55 ml of water.
- Mix in the water with a fork until combined, and it forms lumps in the semolina.
- Then with your hands form the mixture into a ball of pasta dough by squeezing it together in your hands until it binds together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and start to knead.
- Press the dough with the palm of your hand, then fold it and repeat the process.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 - 10 minutes until smooth.
- Set up your pasta machine, then I always rub some olive oil over the rollers and surfaces just to stop the pasta sticking.
- Once you have your pasta dough made you can roll it with a pasta machine into Pasta Sheets, Tagliatelle or any number of other pasta shapes.
This pasta is an authentic Italian recipe, which uses only two ingredients. It is Vegan friendly as there is no egg in it.
Because this is a generic pasta you can add Pesto to it for a Pasta Verde (Green Pasta).
All you need is a Pasta rolling machine.
