Basic Pasta

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"An easy recipe and simple to double or triple, depending on amount needed. Hope you enjoy!"
Basic Pasta Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 128 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium sized bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the flour, add the slightly beaten egg, and mix. Mixture should form a stiff dough. If needed, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough for about 3 to 4 minutes. With a pasta machine or by hand roll dough out to desired thinness. Use machine or knife to cut into strips of desired width.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2008 by DianeF 
I tried this today decreasing the salt to 1/4 tsp. and adding 1 tsp. of olive oil. Most doughs... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2007 by Amy C. 
I just made this recipe for the first time. I am an experienced pasta maker, using various... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 6, 2005 by ADDIE001 
I have been making homemade pasta for years. If I am going to be serving it the same day, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 27, 2003 by AMATULLAH 
Wonderful!! I doubled the recipe and it was a great smooth dense dough..It was good rolling... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2004 by ISORTGAMMM 
I've always heard that there's nothing like fresh pasta, I was VERY pleasantly surprised at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 25, 2006 by watergrrl 
My first attempt at homemade pasta and it was so easy! I added about 1/2 Tbl olive oil as it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 7, 2003 by CRYSTALYNN21 
This was the first time making the pasta from scratch, and I was surprized at how simple it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 25, 2005 by SILLYSARAHC123 
WOW - this was sooooo easy and sooooo good! I had always thought making pasta would be tricky... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2007 by spiralmaster 
I tried making a batch of homemade noodles years ago and it was a total disaster! I have made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 18, 2003 by KCHOSKINS 
Who doesn't love homemade pasta? This was very simple with the ability to add whatever you... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Basic Pasta

Servings Per Recipe: 3

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 176

  • Total Fat: 2.1g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 412mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 6.4g

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