Easy Pasta

Method

• step 1

  Mix the semolina into the flour in a large bowl or on a clean surface.

• step 2

  Make a dent in the centre a pour the eggs in.

• step 3

  With your hands, bit by bit, mix the flour with the eggs until it forms a dough. If it is too dry, add a bit of water, if it is too sticky sprinkle on a bit of flour off semolina.

• step 4

  Knead the dough until it is smooth (roughly five minutes).

• step 5

  Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in cling film. Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes.

• step 6

  Flour the pasta machine with semolina and divide the dough into 4 roughly equal pieces. At first on the thickest setting guide one piece at a time through the machine, turning the handle and holding it as it comes out.

• step 7

  Keep changing the setting on the machine to the next thickest setting, feed the pieces through again. Repeat this around 3-4 more times making the setting thinner each time.

• step 8

  Once the pasta is fairly thin- you can handle it without tearing- cut into strips and dust with semolina.