Homemade Pasta

In Italy, flour is classified either as 1, 0, or 00, and refers to how finely ground the flour is and how much of the bran and germ have been removed. Doppio zero, or 00 flour is the most highly refined and is talcum-powder soft. You can purchase 00 flour off of the Internet, click here, or you can create a mixture of flours that come very close. A good general or all-purpose substitute for double zero (00) flour is a mixture of 80% cake flour (NOT the self-rising kind) + 20% all-purpose flour. Click here for an informative article on Italian flours.

2 1/2 c. 00 flour or the substitution found above
1/8 tsp. salt
3 extra large eggs
2 tsp. vegetable oil

Place the dry ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Combine the eggs and oil and then pour into the processor bowl and process until a ball forms. Cover the dough with a bowl or plastic wrap and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

Using a pasta machine knead the dough and cut according to machine directions. Cook in boiling water until cooked through.

Serve with your favorite sauce or try the Alfredo Sauce recipe.