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Eggless pasta dough recipe, easy basic recipe with ingredients available at home. We also used pasta maker to get 4 pasta shapes.

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I got pasta machine as gift from Vj about 5 years ago. Somehow never thought to use it.

Main reason were I was not ready to take it out, assemble, do the messy counter top work and later prepare the dish with the pasta itself😅.

Definitely it is not a single hand job for people like me. So, I tried once and kept it neatly packed again.

At times will feel guilty and take it out to make, try again and keep it as such. It was so difficult for me, as I dread for baking🥴.

Now during lock-down, since Aj and Vj were at home, thought I will take a little help and make something.

Aj too was very bored and wanted to kill his time doing something other than his usual screen time. So took it out and successfully made pasta from scratch several times.

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Ingredients

I used to try it with durum wheat semolina, but since this situation, it was hard to source the ingredients.

Nevertheless, tried with regular Indian rava and made pasta. I also tried a 50 50 all purpose flour and wheat flour pasta.

But I felt this one was better as I did not like the bitter taste or wheat flour smell in my cooked pasta😑.

Dough

I used bread maker for kneading the dough. It is best to use such kneading options as physically you had to work the dough really hard to achieve such results.

If you have stand mixer like kitchen aid, you can definitely use that for kneading part. The smooth texture will minimum water is the key for an al dente pasta👍.

The dough can never be sticky if you are going to use pasta machine. But you can cut it out as hand made pasta too using a roller cutter.

Aj thoroughly enjoyed the process of eggless pasta making. It is a great way involving kids at home.

They will definitely love doing this. You too get a helping hand😍!

Check out my eggless Gnocchi

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Eggless pasta, eggless pasta dough recipe

Eggless pasta dough recipe, easy basic recipe with ingredients available at home. We also used pasta maker to get 4 pasta shapes.

Prep Time 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Author Raks Anand

Servings 8

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour (Maida/ plain flour)
  • 1 cup semolina (I used rava)
  • 150 ml water Varies if handmade or depending on humidity
  • 1 teaspoon virgin olive oil
  • teaspoon Salt
  • More flour for dusting

Instructions

  • Take water, oil, salt in the container. Add all purpose flour and semolina to it.

  • Process in the bread machine to get a non sticky dough.

  • If you want to knead with your hands:

  • Over a clean counter top, mix flour, semolina and salt well.

  • Form a well (dent) in the middle. Add water little by little to form a mass.

  • Knead well and add water as needed.

  • Depending on the humidity in your place, the water needed may be different.

  • Knead well for 5 mins giving good pressure, to bring out the gluten effect.

  • Keep aside cling wrapped for 15 mins and knead again for 5 mins to get smooth dough.

  • If it is sticky, you can sprinkle more flour.

  • Now divide the dough to two. Keep one portion covered.

  • Dust the counter top and roll out to long sheet. Again dust both sides and run through the pasta machine.

  • Thickness setting from 1 (or lowest/ widest available), run through several times to get a smooth looking sheet of pasta.

  • Next, move on to thickness setting 2 or 3 and feed the pasta sheet.

  • Each time, use dusting flour to ensure the sheet is not sticky.

  • Triple fold the sheet and insert through the narrow side, if it becomes too broad.

  • Don't forget to dust the sheet.

  • Refer your pasta machine manual for see the thickness you have to set for the pasta shape you are making.

  • Accordingly, change the setting to 4-5 and work on the sheet as above.

  • If too long, you can cut into two. Also if it gets too broad for the machine, cut the sides.

  • Keep the sheets ready and fit the pasta attachment you want to make.

  • Run through it to get the pasta - spaghetti, tagliatelle or fettucine.

  • You can also use it for making lasagne and ravioli.

  • As you collect the fresh batch, each time, generously dust with flour and loosen it up with finger tips gently.

  • Divide a handful and keep it in the counter top until use.

  • If you want to store, you can leave it as such for drying.

  • Either hang in stand or as such over counter top.

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Notes

  • Using semolina gives good texture to the cooked pasta.
  • I have tried both all flour and using semolina, like the semolina pasta dough better.

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Step by step photos

1. Take water, oil, salt firstly in the container. After that, add all purpose flour and semolina to it.

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2. Then process in the bread machine to get a non sticky dough.

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3. Kneading with hands

  • Over a clean counter top, mix flour, semolina and salt well.
  • Then form a well (dent) in the middle. After that, add water little by little to form a mass.
  • Then knead well and add water as needed. Depending on the humidity in your place, the water needed may be different.
  • Knead well furthermore for 5 mins giving good pressure, to bring out the gluten effect.
  • Keep aside cling wrapped for 15 mins.

4. Knead again to get smooth dough. Now divide the dough to two.

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5. Keep one portion covered. Dust the counter top and work on one portion of dough.

6. Roll into an oblong thick dough. Then run through the pasta machine.

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7. Thickness setting from 1 (or widest available), run through several times to get a smooth looking sheet of pasta.

8. Next, move on to thickness setting 2 or 3 and feed the pasta sheet.

9. Each time, use dusting flour to ensure the sheet is not sticky.

10. Then triple fold the sheet and insert (feed) through the narrow side, if it becomes too broad.

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11. Don't forget to dust the sheet each time.

12. Refer your pasta machine manual for see the thickness you have to set for the pasta shape you are making.

13. Accordingly, change the setting to 4-5 and work on the sheet as mentioned above until.

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14. If too long, you can cut into two. Also if it gets too broad for the machine, cut the sides. Actually there is a cutter provided along my pasta machine for helping cutting the sheet to perfect width. See how I attained a sheet that is smooth and even looking.

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15. Keep the sheets ready and fit the pasta attachment you want to make.

Shapes

16. Run through it to get the pasta - spaghetti, tagliatelle or fettucine. You can also use it for making lasagna and ravioli. Below I am making spaghetti.

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17. As you collect the fresh batch, each time, generously dust with flour and loosen it up with finger tips gently.

18. Divide a handful and keep it in the counter top until use. Also seen below making fettuccine.

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19. If you want to store, you can leave it as such for drying. Either hang the eggless pasta in stand or as such over counter top. I just left over as such for making dinner.

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Easy eggless homemade pasta with ingredients you have at home.

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FAQ

How to store fresh pasta?

Leave it in counter top until it dries completely. Turn the pasta patch to ensure to even drying. Time depends on the environment purely. Store in airtight container.
I like to store in zip loc and refrigerate it. It can be used upto 10 days. Or Deep freeze to use for 3 months.

What if I do not have pasta machine?

Roll into thin flat circle using your rolling pin. Using pasta cutter or a roller cutter, or even knife, cut it out to fettucine.
Or, make farfalle, gnocchi kind of pasta shapes. You know, Aj even made penne shape once! Just cut into small squares, use a straw to roll the square to penne shape.

How to cook fresh pasta?

Use a large pot to bring enough water to boil pasta. Add salt to water generously. If you taste the water, it should be like salty sea water.
Add pasta only after the water boils, do not heat water and pasta together to bring to boil.
Adding a drizzle of olive oil to the boiling water ensures the preventing of overflowing while boiling as well as helps in preventing sticking together.
Once cooked, drain water and reserve some pasta boiled water. You can use this water to loosen up the cooked pasta as it tends to stick while cooling down.

Is pasta healthy?

Pasta made with all purpose flour and semolina has low micro nutrients. But we can make it more nutritious by adding vegetable puree or spinach puree. Also by using other flours that are nutritious and high in fiber.

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FAQs

What can I use instead of eggs in pasta dough? ›

There are several things you can use for substitution.
  1. yoghurt - 2 tbsp yoghurt for one egg.
  2. tofu - cut it, use 2 tbsp per egg, blend it well [I assume this means you have to make the dough in the food processor - ed.]
  3. vegetable oil.
  4. buttermilk.
  5. pure water.
  6. gelatine.
Oct 3, 2010

Can I make fresh pasta without eggs? ›

If you've ever made homemade pasta dough before, you know that typically, people like to use eggs. But you can easily make fresh pasta without eggs (and it tastes just as good as the classic- like my homemade vegan gnocchi!).

What's the difference between eggless pasta and egg pasta? ›

Egg-based noodles are generally stickier and more flexible compared to their egg-free counterparts. According to Sharma, this is because fats and proteins in the egg yolk hinder the over-development of gluten in the flour, binding the dough without letting it get too tough.

How long does eggless pasta last? ›

Eggless pasta can be safely stored up to 3 months in any kind of container, as long as it is in a dry place.

What is the best flour for egg pasta dough? ›

White Flour Is Best for Egg Pasta Dough

Italians make fresh pasta using a particular type of lower-protein white flour called doppio zero, or 00 flour, with a talcum powder–like grind. Its protein content is similar to that of all-purpose flour, but the proprietary blend of wheat makes a difference.

What does egg do in pasta dough? ›

When the flour is kneaded with moisture (from the eggs), the protein forms strands of gluten that give the pasta its structure and strength. As well as providing water for the gluten, eggs also give fat, which enriches the dough, giving it a smooth, silky finish.

How does Jamie Oliver make pasta without eggs? ›

Method
  1. Put the flour in a bowl, then gradually mix in just enough water to bring it together into a ball of dough (if it's sticky, add a little extra flour).
  2. Knead for just a couple of minutes, or until smooth and shiny.
  3. On a flour-dusted surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the pasta to about 2mm thick.

What is dry pasta with no egg? ›

Most of the dried pasta sold in stores doesn't contain eggs. It's all just flour and water. You can make the same thing at home.

Are dried pastas typically made without eggs? ›

Eggs can be added for flavour and richness, but are not needed to make dried pasta. In contrast to fresh pasta, dried pasta needs to be dried at a low temperature for several days to evaporate all the moisture allowing it to be stored for a longer period.

What is eggless pasta made of? ›

You don't need any special equipment or chef experience to make this eggless pasta dough. You do need two different flours, OO and semolina, plus olive oil, salt, and water—that's all, just four ingredients and water.

When to use eggless pasta? ›

She would make this type of eggless pasta to add to her Minestrone or Pasta e fa*gioli recipes but of course you can serve it with a Simple Tomato Sauce or even tossed with olive oil and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Is Barilla pasta eggless? ›

Certain Barilla pasta products contain eggs, milk, and gluten. Some Barilla pasta may also contain tree nuts. For people with a gluten intolerance or allergy, Barilla offers a line of certified gluten-free pastas made with a blend of corn and rice.

How long to dry eggless pasta? ›

Place your dough on a flat and floured surface, this could be a baking tray or a countertop. Then sprinkle with flour and leave to dry for 15 minutes. Once you've cut your shapes, you leave the pasta for a further 15 minutes before adding it to boiling water.

How do you store homemade eggless pasta? ›

Once your fresh pasta is completely dry, store it in an airtight container and place in a dry area that is not exposed to extreme temperatures.

How long to let egg pasta dough rest? ›

Rest. Place the dough in a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the fridge – this is an extremely important step, so don't skip it!

How do you bind flour without eggs? ›

Effective Egg Substitutes
  1. Mashed banana.
  2. Unsweetened applesauce.
  3. Pumpkin puree.
  4. Mashed avocado.

How do you seal dough without eggs? ›

Good news, vegan friends: Almond milk is an excellent plant-based alternative to egg wash that will give baked goods an attractive brown crust and a pleasant nutty taste. To use, just brush the surface of the item with as much almond milk as you need to apply a single, thin layer (i.e., don't drench the dough).

What can you use instead of eggs in lasagna filling? ›

Lasagna Ingredients:

3 cups ricotta or cottage cheese (to replace the typical egg and ricotta mixture) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

What can I use as a thickener instead of egg? ›

Starches like arrowroot powder, cornstarch, potato starch, tapioca starch, and agar, all mixed with a bit of water until viscous and smooth, can serve as an egg substitute in enriched breads and cakes, as well as a thickening agent in custards and sauces.

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