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### Homemade Pappardelle
#### Ingredients
– 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 2 large egg yolks
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 teaspoon salt
– Semolina flour (for dusting)
#### Instructions
1. **Prepare the Dough:**
– On a clean surface, make a mound with the all-purpose flour. Create a well in the center.
– Add the eggs, egg yolks, olive oil, and salt into the well.
– Using a fork, gently beat the eggs and gradually start incorporating the flour from the edges of the well into the eggs.
2. **Knead the Dough:**
– Once the mixture becomes too thick to mix with the fork, use your hands to knead the dough.
– Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour; if it’s too dry, add a small amount of water.
– Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
3. **Roll Out the Dough:**
– After the dough has rested, divide it into 4 equal parts.
– Take one part and keep the rest covered to prevent them from drying out.
– On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough as thinly as possible (about 1-2mm thick). You can also use a pasta machine if you have one.
4. **Cut the Pappardelle:**
– Once the dough is rolled out, dust it lightly with semolina flour.
– Fold the dough sheet loosely and cut it into wide strips (about 3/4 to 1 inch wide) to create pappardelle.
– Unfold the strips and dust them with more semolina flour to prevent sticking. Repeat with the remaining dough.
5. **Cook the Pappardelle:**
– Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
– Add the pappardelle and cook for about 2-4 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are al dente.
– Drain the pasta and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.
### Tips
– **Resting the dough** is crucial for gluten development, which helps in making the pasta easier to roll out.
– **Semolina flour** helps prevent the pasta from sticking together.
– **Sauce options:** Pappardelle pairs wonderfully with rich, hearty sauces like Bolognese, mushroom ragù, or a simple butter and sage sauce.
Enjoy your homemade pappardelle!
