Pasta Dough Recipes

This page will be frequently updated with recipes from my travels, work experiences, and cook books.

There is no one size fits all when it comes to pasta. Different origins of Italy have a variety of techniques and recipes for creating pasta. The recipes on this page are based solely on handmade pasta (no machines).

Pasta Sfoglia (Egg Dough).

  • 1,140g 00 Flour

  • 706g 00 whole eggs

Creates three 630g dough balls for advanced sfoglia or four 472g dough balls for intermediate sfoglia making. Rest dough for 6 hours or up to 24 hours best results. Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough.

Pasta Sfoglia (Spinach Dough). #1

  • 300g 00 flour

  • 180g whole eggs

  • 40g spinach (blanched)

Blend blanched spinach and eggs together (spinach should be grainy not smooth like a pure’e). Creates one 490-500g dough ball. Rest dough in refrigeration for 6 hours or up to 24 hours best results. Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough.

Southern Egg Dough

  • 238g semola rimacinata

  • 79g 00 flour

  • 212g eggs (2 whole eggs, rest egg yolks)

Rest dough for 1 hours or up to 24 hours in fridge for best results. Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough.

Cavatelli/Gnocchi (Egg dough)

  • 250g 00 Flour

  • 250g semola Rimacinata

  • 125 egg yolk

  • 150g water (room temp).

Rest dough overnight for best results. Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough.

Trofie Dough #1

  • 400g semola rimacinata

  • 192g hot water (212F)

This recipe creates 9-10 portions of pasta. Click on (pasta 101 option “B”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough. link below shows how to make the shape.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVJfnyhDgP4/

Trofie Dough #2

300g 00 flour

75g semola rimacinata

180g hot water (212F)

1g salt

This recipe creates 4-5 portions of pasta. Click on (pasta 101 option “B”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough.

Orecchiette/Foglie Dulivo Dough

  • 300 semola di grana duro

  • 75g semola rimacinata

  • 165g water (hot or tempered)

This recipe creates 7-8 portions of pasta. Click on (pasta 101 option “b”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough. link below shows how to make the shape.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVY3f0cDoUo/

Basic Semola Dough

  • 500g semola rimacinata

  • 220g room temp water

This recipe create 6-7 portions of pasta and can be used to make a variety of shapes. Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough.

Lorighittas Dough

  • 500g semola rimacinata

  • 220g warm water

This recipe create 6-7 portions of pasta. Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough. links below shows example of shape and how to make it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ41iZOgUmD/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRZ-gvhEbnh/?img_index=2

Gnocchi Ricotta Dough

  • 408g ricotta

  • 120g fine grate parmigiano reggiano

  • 150g eggs

  • 78g semolina rimacinata

  • 108g 00 flour

Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough. links below shows example of shape and how to make it. The only difference is the final resting period is 1 hour in refrigeration and roll out cold its way easier when ricotta isn’t tempered.

Source: Pasta by Missy Robbins

Parisian Gnocchi

  • 250g 00 flour

  • 225g water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 55g butter

  • 40g parmigiano

  • 4g salt

  • 3 whole eggs (between 155-160gs total)

  1. melt butter in pot, then add water, olive oil, and salt.

  2. once close to a simmer add flour all at once and whisk vigorously until smooth.

  3. once thick convert to using a spatula and mix for 3-5 minutes until bottom of pot starts to form a skin.

  4. remove and add mixture to a kitchen aid, start mixing low speed and add the cheese til fully incorporated then add the eggs until the mixture is smooth not grainy.

  5. let do rest 15-20 minutes (covered) then add mixture to a pastry bag with nipple, and make gnocchi in boiling water. (once they float the are down).

  6. let cool on tray with parchment with touch olive oil to ensure they don't stick. (make sure no access water is on pasta).

  7. When cooking add a generous amount of butter to pan and cook the gnocchi until crisp and golden.

The recipe makes 4-5 portions of pasta.

Culurgiones dough

  • 200g 00 flour

  • 300g semola rimacinata

  • 220g water

  • 15g olive oil

  • 4g salt

Click on (pasta 101 option “A”) in the recipe tab for tips on how to make the dough. links below shows example of shape and how to make it. The only difference is the final resting period is 1 hour in refrigeration and roll out cold its way easier when ricotta isn’t tempered.


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