homemade pasta?

Question

is there a way you can make pasta for chicken soup without using a pasta maker i tried to make some it just turned out weird if you have a recipe or any suggestions let me know please.

Answer 1

1 pound semolina flour
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
dash salt
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon light olive oil

METHOD

On pastry board, mix dry ingredients. Make a well in the center.

Add eggs and oil in the well.

Slowly incorporate the wet and dry ingredients together to form a ball.

Using floured hands, knead to form a smooth, firm, yet pliable, dough.

Add more flour if needed or add water to hands if more moisture is needed.

If using pasta machine, cut small pieces off and flatten and re-flatten to desired thickness and approximately 10 inches long. Choose pasta type and pass through the machine. Place cut pasta on clean tablecloth and sprinkle lightly with semolina flour to prevent sticking.

If cutting by hand, divide dough into three pieces. Roll each piece out flat and thin as if you were rolling out pizza. Using a sharp knife, cut strips to desired length. If freezing, place carefully in plastic freezer bags.

To cook, add to salted, boiling water. Stir to prevent sticking. Cook time approximately 5 minutes or until al dente. Add sauce of your choice.

Serves: 4 - 6

Answer 2

No recipe, but you can make it easy at home. Mix the dough, making sure you use at least one egg, then roll it out with a rolling pin. Use enough flour so that it doesn't stick. Roll it flat to desired thickness and then take a knife and cut it in the shape you want...like noodles. If you want spaghetti, you'll have to roll the noodles yourself and that takes a long time. I'd go with the noodles.

Answer 3

It depends on the shape. If you don't want to buy a pasta machine, you are pretty limited by the shapes you can cut by hand. What did you try making? tortellini can be made by hand but boy is it a lot of work.

Look up the good eats episode for pasta making, "Use Your Noodle II" episode S06E12

Answer 4

It is not at all difficult to make your own pasta, and the results are delicious as well as impressive. Use a pasta machine if you have one; or, follow our easy step-by-step directions for hand-rolling tortelli or basic pasta dough.