How to Make Pasta FROM SCRATCH with a KitchenAid Mixer

Pasta Dough Preparation

Step 1: Mix Ingredients [00:11]

• In a stand mixer, add 1 cup of extra fine double zero flour and make a well in the center.
• Add 2 whole large eggs and 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt into the well.

Step 2: Combine Ingredients [01:05]

• Lock the machine and let the dough hook mix the eggs and salt together.
• Manually help the mixture by incorporating the flour into the egg mixture.

Step 3: Knead the Dough [02:09]

• Allow the dough hook to combine the ingredients until a thick mixture forms.
• If the dough is sticky, gradually add more flour, about a tablespoon at a time.

Step 4: Form a Dough Ball [04:21]

• Knead the dough by pushing it through with the heel of your palm and rotating it 90 degrees.
• Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and bouncy.

Step 5: Rest the Dough [05:24]

• Cover the dough and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

Step 6: Roll Out the Dough [05:36]

• Cut the rested dough in half and keep one half covered.
• Flour your work surface and roll out the dough using a pasta machine, starting on the widest setting.

Step 7: Thin the Dough [07:00]

• Gradually move through the levels of the pasta machine, flouring as necessary, until the desired thickness is reached.

Step 8: Cut the Pasta [12:03]

• Use the cutting attachment to cut the rolled-out pasta into fettuccine and spaghetti.
• Ensure the cut pasta is well-coated with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 9: Cook the Pasta [14:01]

• Cook the fresh pasta in salted boiling water for 2-5 minutes, depending on thickness.
• Store any unused pasta by hanging to dry or freezing it in an airtight container.