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How to Make Pasta Recipes Like a Pro (2025)

Learn professional pasta-making techniques to create impressive homemade pasta dishes that rival restaurant quality. This guide covers dough preparation, equipment options, and drying methods.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Drying Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 1 batch
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • Pasta dough recipe
  • Semolina for dusting

Equipment

  • Rolling pin
  • Pasta machine (crank or electric)
  • KitchenAid pasta press attachment
  • Imperia pasta roller
  • Drying rack

Method
 

  1. Gather your ingredients and equipment. Start with a good pasta dough recipe, preferably an egg-based one.
  2. Mix the dough. This will require some kneading and elbow grease.
  3. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Decide on your pasta shape and the equipment you will use. Options include a rolling pin, a crank pasta roller, or an electric pasta press attachment.
  5. Roll out the dough. If using a machine, feed the dough through the rollers, gradually decreasing the thickness to achieve flat sheets.
  6. Cut the pasta into your desired shapes. This can be done by hand for shapes like lasagna or pappardelle, or by using attachments for spaghetti, fettuccine, bucatini, or rigatoni.
  7. Dry the pasta. Dust the cut pasta with semolina to prevent sticking. You can dry it on a clean surface, draped over chairs, or on a drying rack for at least 30 minutes, or longer if preparing ahead for a meal.

Notes

Making fresh pasta takes time and practice, but the results are rewarding. Experiment with different shapes and enjoy the process of creating your own pasta from scratch.

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