Fresh Pasta Recipe

Welcome to Tasting Treats, the food and cooking blog that brings you delicious recipes and inspiration for every occasion.

As our inaugural post, we wanted to share with you one of our all-time favorite recipes: homemade pasta. This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always impressive. Plus, there's nothing quite like the taste and texture of fresh, homemade pasta.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
2. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour the eggs into the well. Using a fork, gradually mix the eggs into the flour until a dough forms.
3. If the dough is too dry, add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until the dough comes together. If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour until it reaches the desired consistency.
4. Once the dough has come together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for 5-10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with a clean, damp cloth and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
5. After the dough has rested, roll it out on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8-inch thick. Using a sharp knife or a pasta cutter, cut the dough into long, thin strips. Hang the pasta strips over a clean, dry broom handle or a pasta drying rack to dry for at least an hour before cooking.
6. To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it is al dente. Drain the pasta and serve it with your favorite sauce.

We hope you enjoy this recipe for homemade pasta, and we look forward to sharing more delicious recipes with you in the future. Happy cooking!