How to Make Pasta From Scratch (Yes, You Can Do This!)
- naavaramirez
- Sep 25, 2025
- 3 min read
There’s something truly magical about homemade pasta. It takes a bit of time and some loving patience, but the reward is unlike anything you’ll find in a box. The texture, the flavor, and even the process—it’s all a labor of love that connects you to the food in the most nourishing way.
If you caught my recent TikTok/Youtube where I shared a quick pasta-making video, you know I had to bring it over here to the blog so I could break it down step-by-step. TikTok is fun for the quick snippets, but here you’ll get all the details, tips, and encouragement you need—especially if this is your very first time rolling out pasta.
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What You’ll Need
Ingredients
• 240g flour (I usually reach for “00” flour, but all-purpose or bread flour will work just fine)
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon oil (I like avocado or olive oil)
Tools
• Fork (for working the flour into the wet ingredients)
• Rolling pin
• Sharp knife or pasta cutter
That’s it! No fancy machines required—just your hands, your time, and a little patience.
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Step 1: Make a Flour Well
On a clean countertop or large cutting board, pour out your flour and use your hands to shape it into a mound. With your fingers, create a well in the center that’s wide enough to hold your eggs and oil. Think of it as a little nest.
Tip: Don’t rush this part. A good, deep well will keep your eggs from spilling over the edge when you start mixing.
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Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients
Crack the eggs into the center of your flour well. Sprinkle in the salt and drizzle in the oil.
Grab your fork and gently whisk the eggs, slowly pulling in a little bit of flour from the sides as you go. You want to incorporate the flour gradually, so your dough doesn’t get lumpy or spill out of the well.
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Step 3: Bring It All Together
Once the mixture is thick enough that your fork doesn’t do much good, switch to your hands. Fold and press the dough, working in more flour until it forms a shaggy ball. Don’t worry if it looks a little rough—that’s exactly what we want at this stage.
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Step 4: Knead With Patience
Now for the workout. Knead the dough by pressing it away from you with the heel of your hand, folding it back over, and turning it. Repeat. This will take 8–10 minutes. The dough will transform from shaggy to smooth and elastic, and that’s when you know you’ve done enough.
Tip: If the dough feels sticky, sprinkle on a tiny bit of flour. If it feels too dry, wet your hands slightly and keep kneading.
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Step 5: Rest and Relax
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or tuck it under a bowl to keep it from drying out. Let it rest on the counter for at least 30 minutes. This step allows the gluten to relax, which makes the dough much easier to roll.
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Step 6: Roll It Out
After resting, divide your dough in half. Keep one half covered while you work on the other. Use your rolling pin to flatten the dough, rolling from the center out, until it’s as thin as you can get it. If you can see your hand through the dough, you’re golden.
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Step 7: Cut Your Pasta
Once your sheet of dough is rolled out, dust it lightly with flour, then roll it up like a jelly roll. Using a sharp knife or pasta cutter, slice the roll into thin ribbons. Unroll them, give them a little toss in flour to prevent sticking, and you’ve got homemade noodles!
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Step 8: Cook and Enjoy
Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, drop in your noodles, and they’ll be done in 2–3 minutes. Toss them with your favorite sauce, a drizzle of olive oil, or just a sprinkle of cheese, and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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A Reminder
Making pasta from scratch is as much about the process as it is about the end result. It forces you to slow down, use your hands, and put love into what you’re making. That’s why I always say there’s nothing like fresh pasta.
If you’re a visual learner, check out my TikTok/Youtube video for a quick overview—but be sure to circle back here for the full details. And if you give this recipe a try, tag me so I can see your pasta creations.
Homemade pasta might take a little time, but once you’ve tried it, you’ll never look at boxed pasta the same way again.
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