Fresh Homemade Pasta: My Grandma's Recipe

From my grandmother's kitchen, a fresh pasta that's over 100 years old...

Fresh homemade pasta is a symbol of Italian cuisine: simple, authentic, and rich in history. I still remember my grandmother making it almost every day, instilling in me a passion for simple, quality ingredients.

Ingredients (for approximately 2 people)

• 200 g of 00 flour

• 2 medium eggs

• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

• A pinch of salt

Guideline proportion: for every 100 g of flour → 1 medium egg + a drop of oil + a pinch of salt.

Procedure

1. Place the flour in a fountain shape on a pastry board.

2. Crack the eggs into the center and add oil and salt.

3. Incorporate the flour with a fork, then knead by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic.

4. Wrap the dough in cling film and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.

5. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to the desired thickness and cut into your preferred shapes: tagliatelle, fettuccine.

6. Cook in salted water for 2–3 minutes, until the pasta is al dente.

7. Season with a simple sauce, like fresh tomato or butter and sage, to enhance the authentic flavor of homemade pasta.

My grandmother's advice

“No complicated ingredients are needed: a few quality products and a lot of love are the secret recipe for a perfect pasta that stays in your heart.