The 8 ultimate secrets for perfect homemade pasta

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Pay close attention to the resting time

Letting the dough rest is a crucial step. It’s during this time that the gluten in the flour that makes pasta more elastic and flexible is released. If the pasta dough hasn’t rested long enough, then it’s harder to roll out and tends to break, meaning you need to let it rest once more.

Don’t forget to close the plastic wrap tightly around the dough so that it doesn’t dry out.