This homemade semolina pasta dough is a versatile base for creating various types of pasta dishes. Made with high-quality semolina flour and eggs, this dough is easy to work with and yields a delightfully chewy texture. With this recipe and a pasta machine or rolling pin, you can enjoy the satisfaction of making your own fresh pasta at home. Serve it with your favorite sauces, vegetables, or meats to create a truly memorable meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups semolina flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Water, as needed
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the semolina flour and salt. Create a well in the center.
- Crack the eggs into the well and gently whisk them with a fork, gradually incorporating the flour from the sides of the well. Continue whisking until a shaggy dough forms.
- Using clean hands, knead the dough in the bowl until it comes together into a smooth and elastic ball. If the dough is dry, add water, a tablespoon at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency. If the dough is sticky, add more semolina flour.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and continue kneading for about 10 minutes, until it becomes very smooth and homogeneous. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
- If using a pasta machine, divide the dough into smaller portions. Flatten one portion and dust it with semolina flour. Pass the dough through the widest setting of the pasta machine, then fold it in thirds and repeat the process several times until the dough is smooth and pliable.
- Gradually adjust the pasta machine to narrower settings, passing the dough through each setting once, until the desired thickness is achieved. Dust the dough with semolina flour between each rolling to prevent sticking.
- If rolling by hand, dust the work surface and rolling pin with semolina flour. Roll out the dough as evenly as possible to achieve the desired thickness.
- Once the dough is rolled out, cut it into desired shapes such as fettuccine, spaghetti, or lasagna sheets using a sharp knife or a pasta machine attachment.
- Gently toss the cut pasta with additional semolina flour to prevent sticking, or hang it on a pasta drying rack.
- To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and serve with your favorite sauce or toppings.
- Enjoy your homemade semolina pasta!
