Making Pasta from Scratch

With a tender, silky texture and flavorful taste, fresh pasta is the ultimate comfort food. When it was introduced to Europe in the 15th century, pasta was made by hand with a simple combination of durum flour and eggs, a recipe that endures to this day. The resulting dough is rolled out into a long sheet and cut into various shapes and sizes, from fettuccine to stuffed tortellini. Italian grandmothers have been using manual pasta rollers for generations, but today you can even find automatic pasta makers that will mold noodles at the touch of a button.

How to use a Traditional Pasta Maker

While each pasta maker has its own quirks, in general there is a common set of instructions to follow for making fresh pasta. Once you’ve made your pasta dough, a pasta maker makes it easy to create different types of long strand pasta. First, clamp your pasta machine onto a sturdy work surface such as a kitchen counter or island. Start by slicing the pasta dough into small pieces and rolling them through the flattening function of the machine. Fold the dough in half and flatten in the machine until you achieve your desired length and thickness. Next, place the rolled out pasta dough on a floured surface and cut the ends evenly. After carefully sending the sheets into the pasta maker, place the pasta noodles on the Tacapasta to dry before using.

Where to Buy a Pasta Maker

When you consider the ease and convenience of a pasta maker, it’s hard to imagine ever living without one. Thanks to Supermarket Italy, you can include pasta gadgets in your arsenal of kitchen appliances in addition to your favorite pasta ingredients, from sauce to cheese, all right here at our online grocery.

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