The 4-Ingredient Recipe
Flour: 2 cups (approx. 250g) unbleached all-purpose or Italian "00" flour
Eggs: 3 large eggs, room temperature
Oil: 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Salt: 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create the Well
Pour the flour onto a clean countertop and create a wide well (like a crater) in the center. Add the eggs, olive oil, and sea salt directly into the well.
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2. Mix the Dough
Using a fork, lightly beat the eggs and slowly incorporate the flour from the inner walls of the well. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes a thick, shaggy mass, then use your hands to bring it entirely together into a rough ball.
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3. Knead
Turn the dough out onto your surface and knead firmly using the heel of your hand for 8 to 10 minutes. It will feel dry and tough at first, but will transform into a smooth, elastic, and slightly bouncy ball.
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4. Rest
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap or cover it with an inverted bowl, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This is crucial for the gluten to relax and make rolling easy.
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5. Roll and Cut
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece out with a rolling pin or a pasta machine to your desired thickness, then slice into fettuccine, tagliatelle, or ravioli shapes.
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6. Cook
Cook immediately in a large pot of boiling, well-salted water for just 2 to 3 minutes.