Fresh Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, eggs, salt, olive oil, and water. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough for 5 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each part into a thin sheet.
5. Cut the dough into thin strips and cook in boiling salted water for 3 minutes.
6. Drain the pasta and serve with your favorite sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta.
• Fresh pasta is best served with lighter sauces like pesto or butter and herbs.
• Fresh pasta can be frozen for up to 3 months for later use.