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Angel Hair Pasta From Scratch

Delicate homemade angel hair pasta made with simple ingredients for light, fresh noodles.
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 1/3 cups high-quality organic flour
  • extra flour for dusting

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Fork
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • sharp knife or pasta cutter
  • Large Pot
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
  2. Crack the 6 eggs into a small bowl, then add them to the well in the flour.
  3. Use a fork to gradually incorporate the flour into the eggs until a dough forms, then knead with your hands until smooth; add a little water if the dough is too dry to come together.
  4. Form the dough into a ball, dust it with flour, cover with a damp towel, and let it rest until slightly relaxed, about 20–30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Work with one piece at a time and keep the remaining pieces covered.
  7. Roll one piece very thin with a rolling pin until nearly paper thin, dusting with extra flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  8. Transfer the rolled sheet to a baking sheet and place in the oven for a few minutes to dry slightly; it should be dry to the touch but still pliable and not cracking.
  9. Move the sheet to a cutting surface and cut the sheet into long rectangles about 3 inches wide (or wider if preferred), stack the rectangles, and cut very thinly across the width to form angel hair strands.
  10. Spread the cut noodles on a flat surface or tray to dry completely; they should not be wet before storing.
  11. Repeat rolling, drying briefly in the oven, and cutting with the remaining dough pieces.
  12. To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil with salt and a splash of olive oil, add the pasta, and cook about 2 minutes until tender; drain and toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
  13. Once completely dry for storage, transfer pasta to a paper box or dry container and keep in a dry place.

Notes

  • Resting the dough makes rolling easier.
  • Dry sheets only until pliable to avoid cracking.
  • Dry pasta completely before storing.
  • Cook fresh pasta very briefly, about 2 minutes.