Description
A simple and flexible homemade pasta recipe using sourdough starter or discard, providing a delightful texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Pasta Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups All purpose flour (or 00 flour if you have it)
- 1 cup Sourdough starter or sourdough discard (room temp)
- 2 large Eggs (They give richness and that classic pasta bite)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Optional, but adds softness to the dough)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 splash Water (If needed for dry dough)
Instructions
Making the Dough
- Add flour and salt to a bowl or right on the counter.
- Make a little well in the middle. Add eggs and sourdough starter or discard.
- Whisk the eggs with a fork, slowly pulling flour in from the sides.
- When it gets too thick, switch to your hands and bring it together.
- Knead for about 6 to 8 minutes until smooth. Dust with flour if sticky, or dampen hands if dry.
- Wrap the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
Rolling and Shaping Pasta
- Cut the dough into 2 to 4 pieces to handle easily.
- Roll with a pasta machine or rolling pin to your preferred thickness.
- Shape into tagliatelle, pappardelle, or rustic noodles as desired.
Cooking the Pasta
- Boil a large pot of salted water.
- Add pasta, stir immediately to prevent clumping.
- Check at 2 minutes; most shapes finish between 2 to 4 minutes.
- Reserve a mug of pasta water before draining.
Notes
Store fresh pasta in an airtight container. Can freeze or dry for later use. Make-ahead options include prepping dough or rolling and freezing noodles.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian