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Homemade Cavatelli Pasta

Homemade Cavatelli Pasta

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix semolina flour and salt in a large bowl or on a marble work surface. Make a well in the center.
  2. 2 Pour water into the well a little at a time, mixing it with flour. Add as much water as needed to make a sticky but compact dough.
  3. 3 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding top toward center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is elastic and smooth, but not too soft, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using. If you are using cavatelli within a few hours or the following day, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.
  5. 5 Work with one portion of dough at a time, keeping remaining dough covered to keep it from drying out. Dust a work surface with semolina flour; roll out dough to make a rope, about 1/3 inch thick.
  6. 6 Cut off little 1/3-inch-thick pieces. Press and gently drag a small piece of dough toward you with your index and middle finger. The two sides will curl inwards, leaving hollow spaces.
  7. 7 Proceed the same way with rest of dough. Transfer cavatelli to a floured surface and sprinkle with more semolina flour. Do not overlap cavatelli or they will stick together. Let dry for about 30 minutes before cooking.

By Allrecipes Member

Homemade Orecchiette Pasta

Homemade Orecchiette Pasta

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together semolina flour and salt in a large bowl or on a marble work surface. Form a well in the center. Pour water into the well a little at a time, mixing it in with flour mixture. Add as much water as needed to make a sticky but compact dough.
  2. 2 Knead dough with your hands by flattening, stretching, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is elastic and smooth but not too soft, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Dust a work surface with semolina flour. Roll out a portion of dough to make a rope, about 1/3-inch thick; keep remaining dough covered to prevent drying out. Cut rope into 1/3-inch-thick pieces.
  5. 5 Working with one dough piece at a time, carefully hold one side with your index finger. Use a knife with a rounded tip in your other hand to gently drag dough towards you. Lift the knife at the end to get a thicker edge and thinner center. Press disk of dough gently against your thumb to curve inward. Repeat with remaining dough.
  6. 6 Transfer orecchiette onto a floured surface in a single layer; sprinkle with more semolina flour. Let dry before cooking, about 30 minutes.

By Allrecipes Member

Homemade Farfalle Pasta

Homemade Farfalle Pasta

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and salt in a large bowl or on a marble work surface. Make a well in the center.
  2. 2 Pour water into the well a little at a time, mixing it with the flour. Add as much water as needed to make a sticky but compact dough.
  3. 3 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is elastic and smooth, but not too soft, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
  5. 5 Cut off 1/3 of the dough. Wrap the remaining dough in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out. Flatten dough with your hands and pass through the largest setting of your pasta machine. Fold in half, rub with more flour, and pass through the pasta machine again.
  6. 6 Keep passing though the machine until you reach an even rectangular sheet of smooth, not sticky, consistency.
  7. 7 Pass the dough through the middle setting of your machine and then through the second-to-last to make a long and thin sheet. Trim the sheet into an even rectangle and rub with more flour.
  8. 8 Trim off the short edge of the rectangle with a decorative ravioli wheel cutter. Trim the rectangle into strips, about 3/4 inch wide, with a flat ravioli wheel cutter. Section the strips into 1 1/3-inch large pieces with the decorative cutter.
  9. 9 Push the sides of each piece towards the centre to form a bow tie and secure with a little dab of water.
  10. 10 Proceed the same way with the rest of the dough. Transfer the farfalle to a floured surface and sprinkle with more semolina flour. Do not overlap or they will stick. Let dry for about 30 minutes before cooking.

By Allrecipes Member

Eggless Pasta

Eggless Pasta

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. Add warm water and stir to make a stiff dough; add more water if dough seems too dry.
  2. 2 Pat dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 to 15 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Working with 1/4 of the dough at a time and keeping the rest covered to prevent it from drying out, roll dough by hand to a thickness of 1/16 inch. If using a pasta machine, stop at the third to the last setting. Cut pasta into desired shapes.
  4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

By Webby

Homemade Semolina Pasta Dough

Homemade Semolina Pasta Dough

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix flour and salt in a large bowl or on a marble work surface. Make a well in the center.
  2. 2 Pour water into the well a little at a time, mixing it with the flour. Add as much water as needed to make a sticky but compact dough.
  3. 3 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is elastic and smooth, but not too soft, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.
  5. 5 Roll out the dough with a pasta machine or with a rolling pin and cut into your favorite shapes.

By Alemarsi

Authentic Homemade Italian Egg Pasta Dough

Authentic Homemade Italian Egg Pasta Dough

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt. Gently beat eggs using a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Pull remaining flour into the center using a bench scraper, incorporating it until dough forms a ball.
  2. 2 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Roll out the dough with a pasta machine or with a rolling pin and cut into your favorite pasta.

By Alemarsi

Homemade Tagliatelle

Homemade Tagliatelle

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt. Gently beat eggs using a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Pull remaining flour into the center using a bench scraper, incorporating it until dough forms a ball.
  2. 2 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Flatten the first portion and pass through the thickest setting of the pasta machine. Dust with more flour, fold in half like a book and repeat 3 to 4 times, flouring, folding, and passing through the thickest setting,until the dough is smooth in texture, even in size, and no longer sticky.
  5. 5 Move the pasta machine to a middle setting and pass each sheet through once. Move to the next-to-last setting and pass through once. Cut in half. Repeat with remaining 2 portions.
  6. 6 Add the tagliatelle attachment to the pasta machine and pass each piece through. Roll the machine handle with one hand and collect the pasta with the other.
  7. 7 Gently toss pasta with some more flour. Air dry for 30 minutes.
  8. 8 Cook tagliatelle in plenty of salted, boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Alemarsi

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Roman Sheep Herder's Pasta)

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Roman Sheep Herder's Pasta)

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook bucatini in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Place grated Pecorino Romano cheese into a large glass bowl and mix with a fork to make sure the cheese contains no lumps.
  4. 4 Once the bucatini are al dente, lift them out with a spaghetti fork or tongs and put them directly into the bowl with the cheese. Do not allow the water to drain too much.
  5. 5 Add one ladle of pasta water to the bowl. Stir the bucatini around until a cream has formed.
  6. 6 Add more pasta water, little by little, until a thick cream has formed.
  7. 7 Sprinkle freshly ground pepper over the pasta. Toss and serve immediately.

By Buckwheat Queen

Chef John's Homemade Ricotta Cheese

Chef John's Homemade Ricotta Cheese

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a mesh strainer with cheesecloth and set over a deep bowl or pot.
  2. 2 Combine milk, cream, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally in a "figure eight" motion, until it reaches a temperature of 195 degrees F (90 degrees C). If you don't have a thermometer, this will be right before it starts to simmer. You'll see steam rising from the surface, and tiny bubbles forming around the edges of the pan.
  3. 3 Turn off the heat, pour in the vinegar, and stir slowly in a "figure eight" motion for 3 or 4 seconds.
  4. 4 Let the mixture sit, untouched, for 6 minutes.
  5. 5 Carefully ladle into the cheesecloth-lined mesh strainer so that the dripping whey drains into the pot or bowl. Let the ricotta drain into the pot for between 20 and 45 minutes, depending on how soft or firm you want your cheese. The longer it drains, the firmer the texture will be once chilled.
  6. 6 Grab the ends of the cheesecloth and lift the drained ricotta out of the strainer and place in a bowl. Let cool on the counter to room temperature, then wrap and chill thoroughly.
  7. 7 Remove cheesecloth and serve. Ricotta usually needs an additional pinch of salt when serving.

By John Mitzewich

Italian-Style Swiss Chard

Italian-Style Swiss Chard

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash Swiss chard and cut into 1-inch strips. Separate the thick, tough stalk sections from the upper leafy strips.
  2. 2 Add 1 tablespoon salt to 1 cup water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add stalks and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in leafy strips. Cook until stalks are fork-tender and leafy strips are wilted, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add drained Swiss chard; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

By Karen Gallinetti

Basic Homemade Pasta

Basic Homemade Pasta

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add beaten egg. Mix well until a stiff dough forms, adding up to 2 tablespoons water if needed.
  3. 3 Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Wrap dough and let rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Roll dough by hand or with a pasta machine to desired thickness, then cut into strips of desired width and length.

By Pat

Homemade Lasagna Sheets

Homemade Lasagna Sheets

4.9

Prep
40 min
Cook
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt.
  3. 3 Gently beat eggs using a fork, incorporating surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Bring remaining flour into the mixture using a bench scraper until dough forms a ball. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too stiff.
  4. 4 Knead dough with your hands by flattening, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. 6 Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Take one piece and flatten it a bit with your hands. Dust a work surface with flour and roll dough out using a rolling pin 5 to 6 times. Turn dough 45 degrees and roll out again, 5 to 6 times. Keep rolling and turning in the same way until dough is evenly very thin. When you hold up the dough, you should be able to see your fingers through it.
  7. 7 Cut pasta dough into rectangular sheets to fit your baking dish using a pastry wheel or a knife. Transfer lasagna sheets to a floured kitchen towel and let air-dry for about 30 minutes before assembling.

By Alemarsi

Homemade Pasta without a Pasta Machine

Homemade Pasta without a Pasta Machine

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center; add eggs and salt. Gently beat eggs with a fork, incorporating surrounding flour, until batter is runny. Bring remaining flour into batter using a bench scraper until dough forms a ball. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too stiff.
  2. 2 Knead dough by flattening the ball, stretching, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. 4 Dust work surface with flour. Divide dough into 3 equal portions. Flatten 1 piece, then roll 5 to 6 times with a rolling pin. Turn dough 45 degrees and roll 5 to 6 times more. Continue rolling and turning until dough is 1/16-inch thick.
  5. 5 Cut dough into manageable, narrow sheets. Dust generously with flour and roll loosely into logs. Slice logs into 1/4-inch thick strips. Unroll strips and toss generously in flour. Let tagliatelle air-dry, about 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tagliatelle and cook until tender yet still firm to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain.

By Alemarsi

Italian Chicken Marinade

Italian Chicken Marinade

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk salad dressing, garlic powder, and salt together in a shallow baking dish; add chicken breasts and turn to coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 4 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess; discard remaining marinade.
  4. 4 Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 to 8 minutes on each side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Steve Harrity

Grandma's Homemade Noodles

Grandma's Homemade Noodles

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine egg, milk, and salt in a bowl. Add sifted flour and stir until a dough forms, adding more flour as needed, a little at a time, for the dough to come together. Separate into two balls.
  3. 3 Sprinkle a work surface with flour and roll out each piece of dough as thin as you like. Let rolled dough rest for 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Cut into strips and spread to dry, dusting with a bit of flour so the noodles don't stick together. Let dry for approximately 2 hours.
  5. 5 Cook noodles in boiling salted water, or hot soup, until tender, about 10 minutes.

By Sandy

Gnocchi Bake

Gnocchi Bake

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi, and cook until tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Drain grease, and stir in spaghetti sauce. Remove from heat, and carefully combine with cooked gnocchi and half of the mozzarella cheese. Transfer to a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  4. 4 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

By andrea_d

Italian Marinated Chicken

Italian Marinated Chicken

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken breasts in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Poke several holes in chicken with a fork; season with salt and pepper. Pour salad dressing over chicken; toss to coat. Cover the dish and marinate in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade, discard excess marinade, and sauté chicken in hot oil until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By JWilliams

Master Pizza Dough

Master Pizza Dough

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 2 cups flour, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in very warm water and oil until combined, then stir in just enough of remaining 1/2 cup flour to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, 4 to 6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

By ARGO, KARO and FLEISCHMANN'S

Real Italian Pizza Dough

Real Italian Pizza Dough

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to the lowest setting possible.
  2. 2 Combine 4 cups flour and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment; turn mixer on low speed. Crumble yeast into small pieces and add to the flour. Slowly pour in water. Scrape the sides to make sure all flour is incorporated and mix until dough begins to pull away from the sides and form a ball. Drizzle in oil and mix until fully incorporated.
  3. 3 Knead on low speed for 5 or 6 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons extra flour if needed. Remove dough from the bowl and use your hands to form a ball. Return dough to the bowl and score the top with an "x." Cover with a damp cloth.
  4. 4 Turn oven off and place dough in the oven to rise for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  5. 5 Remove dough from the oven and reattach the bowl to the stand mixer. Uncover and punch down dough. Knead on low speed for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, place a pizza stone or tray on the bottom oven rack and preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  7. 7 Cut dough into 4 equal pieces and roll each one into ball. Dust with flour if needed. Place balls on a sheet pan and cover with a damp cloth. Roll out each ball into a 9-inch circle and top with desired toppings (no more than 1 cup sauce per pizza).
  8. 8 Place pizza on the pizza stone in the preheated oven. Immediately lower the temperature to 410 degrees F (210 degrees C) and bake for 10 to 12 minutes; actual length of time will depend on your toppings. Repeat to make remaining pizzas.

By Buckwheat Queen

How to Make Perfect Polenta

How to Make Perfect Polenta

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring water and salt to a boil in a large saucepan; pour polenta slowly into boiling water, whisking constantly until there are no lumps.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking often, until polenta starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Polenta mixture should still be slightly loose. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, whisking every 5 to 6 minutes. When polenta is too thick to whisk, stir with a wooden spoon. Polenta is done when texture is creamy and the individual grains are tender. Cooking time will depend on the polenta grind.
  4. 4 Turn off heat and gently stir 2 tablespoons butter into polenta until butter partially melts; mix 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into polenta until cheese has melted. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. 5 Stir polenta and transfer to a serving bowl. Top polenta with remaining 1 tablespoon butter and about 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for garnish.

By John Mitzewich

Roast Chicken with Rosemary

Roast Chicken with Rosemary

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Season chicken all over with salt and pepper, including cavity. Stuff cavity with onion and rosemary. Place chicken in a 9x13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By LILQUIZ

Sweet and Sour Cipollini Onions

Sweet and Sour Cipollini Onions

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add onions and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir until well coated with butter. Season with salt. Cook and stir until onions are brown and caramelized, about 5 minutes. Pour in vinegar and sprinkle with sugar. Continue cooking and stirring until vinegar comes to a boil. Boil until vinegar thickens and glazes onions, about 5 minutes. Serve hot or cooled with vinegar syrup drizzled on top.

By TerryWilson

No-Yeast Pizza Crust

No-Yeast Pizza Crust

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; stir in milk and olive oil until a soft dough forms.
  3. 3 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10 times. Shape dough into a ball; cover with an inverted bowl and let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a baking sheet.
  5. 5 Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Add your favorite toppings and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes more. Enjoy!

By Missy

Savory Green Beans

Savory Green Beans

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil 3 to 4 minutes until just tender. Drain beans and immediately plunge into ice water. Allow to sit in ice water until cold, then drain well, and set aside.
  2. 2 Cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, then set aside. Reduce heat to medium, stir shallots into the pancetta fat, and cook gently until the shallots have turned dark golden brown, about 10 minutes. Place pancetta and green beans in skillet; toss and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

By Eve

Fresh Semolina and Egg Pasta

Fresh Semolina and Egg Pasta

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sift all-purpose flour, semolina flour, and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl. Make a mountain out of flour mixture on a clean surface; create a deep well in the center. Break eggs into the well and add olive oil. Whisk eggs very gently with a fork, gradually incorporating flour from the sides of the well. When mixture becomes too thick to mix with a fork, begin kneading with your hands.
  3. 3 Knead dough until it is smooth and supple, 8 to 12 minutes, Dust dough and work surface with semolina as needed to keep dough from becoming sticky. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap; allow it to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Roll out dough with a pasta machine or a rolling pin to desired thickness. Cut into your favorite style of noodle or stuff with your favorite filling to make ravioli.
  5. 5 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 1 to 3 minutes (or longer depending on thickness). Drain immediately and toss with your favorite sauce.

By jenn

Basic Cheese Polenta

Basic Cheese Polenta

4.4

Prep
240 min
Cook
30 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl combine cornmeal, cold water and salt. Grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2 Bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a rolling boil and stir in the cornmeal mixture. Bring the mixture back to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cheese.
  3. 3 Let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes; stirring frequently. Allow the polenta to simmer until it becomes very thick. Spread the mixture into the loaf pan and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

By Dawn

Homemade Saffron Pasta

Homemade Saffron Pasta

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak saffron threads in hot water for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center and crack in eggs; add salt and saffron water. Gently beat eggs, saffron, and water using a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until mixture is runny. Pull remaining flour into the center using a bench scraper, incorporating it until dough forms a ball. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough is too stiff.
  3. 3 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. 5 Roll out the dough with a pasta machine or with a rolling pin and cut into lasagna sheets or tagliatelle.

By Alemarsi

Homemade Red Pasta Dough

Homemade Red Pasta Dough

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place flour on a marble or wooden work surface. Make a well in the center; crack eggs into center. Add tomato paste and salt. Gently beat eggs and tomato paste with a fork, incorporating the surrounding flour, until dough is runny. Bring remaining flour into dough using a bench scraper until forms a ball. Mix in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too stiff.
  2. 2 Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball, stretching it, and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is soft and smooth, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, 30 to 60 minutes.
  4. 4 Roll dough out using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Turn into your favorite pasta shape.

By Alemarsi

Manicotti Shells

Manicotti Shells

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix flour, water, eggs, and salt together in a bowl until a thin, smooth batter forms.
  3. 3 Lightly spray a griddle with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Spoon about 1/4 cup batter into the warm skillet and cook until dry and a film forms on top.
  4. 4 Carefully transfer to a plate and repeat to make remaining shells.

By DianeW

Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce

Ziti with Tomato-Pesto Sauce

3.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the pesto and basil tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, and season with salt to taste. (You can also heat the sauce in a covered microwave-safe bowl: cook on high for one minute.)
  3. 3 Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Toss with pesto-tomato sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Risa G