Pasta:

  Making pasta from scratch is a fun and rewarding process. Here's a basic recipe for making homemade pasta:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 3 large eggs
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Create a Mound: On a clean, flat surface or a large mixing bowl, pile the flour in a mound. Create a well in the center of the flour mound.
2. Add Eggs: Crack the eggs into the well. Add a pinch of salt to the eggs.
3. Beat the Eggs: Using a fork, beat the eggs gently in the well, gradually incorporating some flour from the edges of the mound as you go.
4. Combine the Flour and Eggs: Continue mixing and gradually incorporating more flour into the eggs until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Knead the Dough: Use your hands to knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky. If the dough is too dry, you can add a few drops of water; if it's too sticky, add a sprinkle of flour.
6. Rest the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap or cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This allows the gluten to relax and makes the dough easier to work with.
7. Roll Out the Dough: After resting, divide the dough into smaller portions. Use a rolling pin or a pasta machine to roll out each portion into thin sheets. Dust the surface and the dough lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
8. Shape the Pasta: Once you have rolled out the pasta sheets, you can cut them into your desired pasta shapes—such as fettuccine, tagliatelle, or farfalle.
9. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh pasta and cook it for 1-3 minutes (depending on thickness) or until al dente. Homemade pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta, so keep a close eye on it.
10. Drain and Serve: Drain the cooked pasta and serve it with your favorite sauce or toppings.

Enjoy your homemade pasta.

Remember, making pasta from scratch may take some practice to achieve the desired texture and shape, but don't be discouraged. It's a rewarding process, and with experience, you'll perfect your pasta-making skills!