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Homemade Pasta

One of the most wonderful dishes we can make from wheat is pasta. And homemade pasta tastes even better. Here's a simple recipe that doesn’t require a pasta machine.

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Combine the flour and salt and place them on a clean, flat work surface. Make a well in the center.
   
2. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and olive oil in a separate bowl. Pour the mixture into the well in the flour.
   
3. Using your hands, mix the ingredients and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in a clean kitchen towel. Let it rest for 20 minutes.
   
4. After the dough has rested, use a rolling pin to roll it out very thinly, about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Allow it to firm up for a few minutes, then loosely drape it over the rolling pin. Remove the rolling pin, leaving you with a gently folded sheet of dough.
   
5. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into thin strips, about 1/2 inch (1 cm) wide for standard noodles. For spaghetti, cut them thinner; for fettuccine or pappardelle, cut them wider. Carefully unroll the strips.
   
6. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 4 minutes for al dente texture. Serve with your favorite sauce, a delicious pesto, or simply with some butter and Parmesan cheese.

Enjoy your homemade pasta, a delightful and versatile dish that showcases the wonderful versatility of wheat!