Egg Pasta Recipe

Name: Egg Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300 g Plain Flour; 100 g Semolina; 50 ml Olive Oil; 25 ml water; 3 Eggs; Flour for dusting

Cowbridge Kitchen

About This Recipe

There are many different reasons for making Homemade Pasta, and many varieties of pasta you can make.

This recipe for pasta follows a more traditional route and includes Eggs and Flour, you could also add Pesto for a Pasta Verde (Green Pasta).

This Pasta recipe is a good recipe if you want to put some effort into making pasta, and with the price of pasta going up maybe it is about time we started making pasta and other food such as Bread & Pastry. ...

History of egg pasta
The history of egg pasta can be traced back to ancient civilizations where the combination of flour and eggs was first utilized to create a versatile and nourishing food.

This culinary tradition flourished particularly in Italy, where regional variations emerged, leading to the development of iconic dishes such as tagliatelle and fettuccine.

The use of eggs not only enhances the flavour and texture of the pasta but also contributes to its nutritional value, making it a staple in Italian cuisine.

Over the centuries, egg pasta has gained international acclaim, becoming a beloved ingredient in kitchens around the world, while still retaining its cultural significance in Italian cuisine.

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Serves: Four

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Prep: 25 min

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What is Egg Pasta

Pasta was originally made with just Flour & Water dating back to the 4th century B.C. Pasta is used in many different cuisines, not just Italian.

This pasta recipe focuses on a more modern recipe for pasta, with Egg, Flour and Olive oil in the ingredients.

You can add 'Pesto' to this pasta to make a Pasta Verde (Green Pasta)

How to make Egg Pasta

Cuisine:Italian

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Ingredients Nutrition Cost

300 g Plain Flour
100 g Semolina
50 ml Olive Oil
25 ml water
3 Eggs*
Flour for dusting

Vegetarian*Contains eggNut free

Nutrition:
This is based on 2 pasta sheets
100g serving

Calories: 290High
Protein: 13g
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 53gHigh
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 1g

High caloriesHigh CarbsLow sugar

Cost to make:
£0.72 / $0.91 (Est.)

*Prices may vary.

Cooking Instructions

Sieve the Flour and Semolina into a large mixing bowl.
Mix the dry ingredients together, then add the olive oil and water.
Mix with a fork for a few minutes, then add the eggs to the mix.
Continue mixing with a fork until the dough starts to stick together.
Get the dough onto a floured surface and knead the dough for about 10 minutes or until smooth.
Wrap the dough in clingfilm and refrigerate for at least half hour or over night if you like.
When you are ready to use the pasta, remove from the fridge, and roll out with a rolling pin until flat enough to pass through a pasta machine.

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Chefs Tips

Try adding some Pesto to this for a Pasta Verde.

Take out 1 egg if you are going to add Pesto.

Variations

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