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Home » Ingredient » Pasta » Simple Two Ingredient Homemade Pasta

Simple Two Ingredient Homemade Pasta

Last Updated May 18, 2020. Published May 1, 2020 By Rosemary 18 Comments

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This Simple Homemade Pasta is made without eggs and only 2 ingredients. Perfect for adding to your favourite soup recipe or tossing with a homemade tomato sauce. Homemade pasta was never so easy.

homemade pasta noodles on a brown board with a rolling pin and the blade of a knife

This was one of the simplest homemade pasta recipes I ever learned, thanks again to my mother-in-law. She would make this type of eggless pasta to add to her Minestrone or Pasta e Fagioli recipes but of course you can serve it with a Simple Tomato Sauce.

She was always make her homemade pasta by hand, no machine for her. That means from kneading the dough to rolling it out and cutting. So of course I am showing her way, but you can definitely use a machine from mixing and kneading to rolling it out with your stand up mixer to your pasta machine.

How to make A Simple Two Ingredient Pasta Recipe

In a large bowl add the flour, make a well in the middle and add the water and salt, mix with a fork to combine.
flour, water and salt in a glass bowl
Move the mixture to a flat surface and gently knead for about 3-5 minutes to form a compact dough ball. Cover the dough with a tea towel and let rest 30 minutes.
forming the mixture to a dough ball
Knead the dough a couple of times then roll it out on a lightly floured flat surface.
rolling the dough
Roll to a thin rectangle.
rolled until paper think then cut
Trim the dough, then roll up from the short end.
roll the dough up
Cut the dough.
the dough sliced to make fettuccine

What is the best flour to use

Probably the best flour to use for making pasta is semolina flour, which is a flour that is coarsely ground and made from a hard wheat called durum. Although if you can’t find this flour all purpose will work too.

How thin should the pasta be?

You should roll the dough to about 1/8″ about the thickness of pie dough for long pasta, and a bit thinner for stuffed pasta such as ravioli. Be sure to keep the dough well floured so they don’t stick together.

How long does it take to cook?

Unlike homemade pasta that is made with eggs, this pasta does take longer to cook, approximately 6-8 minutes compared to egg pasta which needs only about 2-4 minutes.
the dough sliced to make fettuccine

How to freeze Homemade Pasta

To freeze the pasta, place the cut or shaped pasta well-spaced on a cookie sheet, then put it in the freezer to harden for a couple of hours.
When they are well hardened, put them in freezer safe bags or containers and freeze. When you decide to use them, boil them directly from frozen, stirring often. They may need a minute more to cook.
You can also freeze the dough ball, wrap in plastic and place in a freezer safe bag or container, let the dough thaw in the fridge then bring it to room temperature before rolling out. It will last up to 2-3 months.

How to store it

The homemade pasta can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
So if you are looking for a homemade pasta recipe with few ingredients I hope you give this Simple Two Ingredient Homemade Pasta a try and let me know how it goes. Buon Appetito!

cut out pasta noodles on a board with a rolling pin

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Simple Two Ingredient Homemade Pasta

This Simple Homemade Pasta is made without eggs & only 2 ingredients. Perfect for adding to soups or tossing with a tasty tomato sauce.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 228kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose or semolina flour (250 grams)
  • 1/2 cup + 2 1/4 tablespoons water (lukewarm 85F / 35C) (150 grams)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt (depends on how salt you like it)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the flour, make a well in the middle and add the water and salt, mix with a fork to combine, then move to a flat surface and gently knead for about 3-5 minutes, then form a compact dough ball, if the dough is too dry then add a little more water (1 tablespoon at a time).
  • Cover the dough with a tea towel and let rest 30 minutes. Knead the dough a couple of times, then roll it out on a lightly floured flat surface.  Roll to about an 1/8 inch thickness, roll up and slice to make fettuccine. Cook in boiling salted water for about 6-7 minutes. Enjoy!

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Notes

You can actually leave out the salt when making the dough, but be sure to salt the boiling water well before cooking.
When you are using a stand up mixer use the dough hook on speed 2 and knead for about 2-3 minutes. Then continue with the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Mary says

      March 30, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      Can I use this pasta in making chicken and noodles

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 30, 2021 at 8:28 pm

        Hi Mary, sure, my mother-in-law did all the time. Let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    2. Lauren says

      February 20, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe. It worked out nicely. The homemade texture is very good.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        February 21, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Thanks Lauren, glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful Sunday.

        Reply
    3. rachel says

      February 1, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this with semolina flour. I really enjoyed making it it was so easy and satisfying and tastes so fresh and delicious. Thank you for this recipe, I doubt i’ll be buying pasta from a shop much in the future.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        February 1, 2021 at 7:05 pm

        Hi Rachel, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Have a great week.

        Reply
    4. Morgan says

      January 7, 2021 at 3:04 am

      5 stars
      WOW! This was my first time making my own pasta, and it was so easy!! I followed your recipe exactly, and it came out absolutely delicious. It was great paired with homemade Alfredo Sauce and broccoli. This is a recipe that I will keep coming back to. Thanks for creating such an easy recipe and sharing it!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        January 7, 2021 at 11:12 am

        Hi Morgan, thanks so much so glad you liked it. Happy New Year.

        Reply
    5. Olivia says

      December 17, 2020 at 12:53 pm

      I was wondering if this recipe could be used to make lasagna noodles? Thanks for making homemade pasta simple and vegan!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        December 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm

        Hi Olivia, sure, just roll it into lasagna sheets. Hope you like it.

        Reply
    6. Livia says

      July 31, 2020 at 8:41 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is fantastic! I made it for my father as it was his birthday yesterday, and the pasta turned out amazing. The only slight problem we had was a little bit of trouble rolling up the dough, so we just sliced the dough in thin strips as evenly as possible; it still turned out amazing, however. I reccomend this recipe for an easy, delicious pasta with ingredients I already have on hand. Thank you for this recipe and this blog, Rosemary, it is AMAZING! I hope you and your family stay healthy and safe. 🙂

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        August 2, 2020 at 7:42 pm

        Hi Livia, maybe sprinkling with a little flour will help to roll it up. Glad you like it though and happy birthday to your Dad. Thanks and take care you too.

        Reply
    7. ELIDA STERJOVSKI says

      May 5, 2020 at 12:29 am

      5 stars
      Hi Rosemary,
      Wery happy with your recipe, I have never made my own pasta but now I will as it looks very simple.
      Thank you and stay safe
      Regards Elida

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        May 5, 2020 at 7:27 pm

        Hi Elida, thanks so much, let me know how it goes. Take care.

        Reply
    8. Patricia says

      May 2, 2020 at 10:02 pm

      Hi Rosemary
      The amount of water was not enough to make a smooth dough ball. I ended up adding a cup instead of the recipe amount. The dough was just to dry with your measurement, it was too crumbly. I used Bob’s red mill semolina flour… not sure if that matters. any thoughts. thank you and stay well and safe

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      • Rosemary says

        May 2, 2020 at 10:47 pm

        Hi Patricia, it could be the flour, but if you need more water than that is fine. I made a note in the recipe. Thanks and take care you too.

        Reply
    9. Catherine Pasquinucci says

      May 1, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      This is absolutely on my must try list for as soon as our stores actually have flour available again. I know my hubby will love it! What sauce recipes do you have that you would recommend to go great with this type of pasta?
      Thank you so much, best blog ever!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        May 2, 2020 at 3:01 am

        Hi Catherine, thanks so much so glad you enjoy the blog. I would probably use a simple tomato sauce for the pasta. https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/easy-tomato-sauce/ or make small squares and add it to soup. Hope that helps, let me know how it goes when you make it. Take care.

        Reply

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