Description
Silky homemade egg noodles elevate simple ingredients into a comforting culinary experience. Pasta lovers will savor these tender, fresh noodles that bring warmth and tradition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups (240 grams) flour
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
Instructions
- Gather flour, eggs, and salt in a mixing bowl, blending the ingredients thoroughly until a cohesive dough forms.
- Transfer the mixture onto a clean surface and vigorously knead for approximately 8-10 minutes, developing a smooth and pliable texture.
- Shape the dough into a compact ball, then wrap with plastic film and allow it to rest at room temperature for 25-35 minutes, enabling gluten relaxation.
- Unwrap the dough and slice it into two equal portions using a sharp knife.
- Utilizing a pasta roller or rolling pin, flatten each portion into thin, translucent sheets, aiming for a consistent thickness.
- Cut the flattened dough into desired noodle shapes using a sharp knife or specialized pasta cutter.
- Prepare a large pot of salted water, bringing it to a rolling boil at 212°F.
- Gently lower the fresh noodles into the bubbling water, cooking for 45-60 seconds until they rise to the surface, indicating doneness.
- Quickly drain the noodles in a colander, rinsing with cool water to halt the cooking process.
- Lightly coat the noodles with olive oil to prevent clumping, then serve immediately or store for future use.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother dough consistency and easier mixing.
- Experiment with different flour types like semolina or whole wheat for unique textures and nutritional variations.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten, ensuring a more elastic and tender noodle structure.
- Let the dough rest to relax the gluten, making rolling and cutting much easier and preventing tough noodles.
- Fresh homemade noodles cook faster than store-bought, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour and add xanthan gum for binding.
- Store unused noodles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month to maintain freshness.
- Add herbs like basil or parsley to the dough for extra flavor and aromatic complexity.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 353 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 293 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg