Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup Unbleached flour
• 1 cup Semolina or durum flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 Tbs Olive oil
• 3 Eggs (or more), beaten

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a food processor, combine the unbleached flour, semolina or durum flour, and salt.
2. Add the olive oil to the dry ingredients in the food processor.
3. Gradually add the beaten eggs, a little at a time, while pulsing the food processor.
4. Continue pulsing until the dough comes together and forms into pellets. This indicates that you have added enough eggs.
5. Transfer the dough onto a work surface and knead it together until it forms a stiff mass.
6. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes before rolling it out into pasta.
7. Proceed with rolling and shaping the pasta according to your desired pasta shape and thickness.
8. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain.
9. Serve the homemade pasta as desired, with your favorite sauce or accompaniments.

Here are some variations you can consider for the homemade pasta recipe:

1. Spinach Pasta: Add a handful of fresh spinach leaves to the food processor along with the other ingredients. Process until the spinach is finely incorporated into the dough, creating vibrant green pasta.
2. Tomato Pasta: Incorporate tomato paste or sun-dried tomato powder into the dough for a flavorful tomato-infused pasta. Adjust the amount based on your preference for the intensity of the tomato flavor.
3. Herb-Infused Pasta: Mix in chopped fresh herbs such as basil, parsley, or thyme into the dough for a fragrant and herbaceous pasta. Experiment with different herb combinations to suit your taste.
4. Whole Wheat Pasta: Substitute a portion or all of the unbleached flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier and heartier pasta. Adjust the moisture as needed since whole wheat flour may absorb more liquid.
5. Flavored Pasta: Add spices or seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or chili flakes to the dough for an extra kick of flavor. Customize the seasoning according to your preference.
6. Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour blends in place of the unbleached flour and semolina flour to make gluten-free pasta. Opt for a blend specifically formulated for pasta-making or experiment with alternative flours like rice flour or almond flour.
7. Vegan Variation: Replace the eggs with a suitable egg substitute such as flaxseed meal mixed with water or silken tofu blended with a little water. Adjust the quantity as needed to achieve the right dough consistency.
8. Colored Pasta: Use natural coloring agents like beetroot powder, turmeric powder, or spirulina powder to create colorful pasta. Mix the colored powders into the dough during the processing stage to achieve the desired shades.
9. Stuffed Pasta: Roll out the pasta dough into thin sheets and use it as a base for making stuffed pasta like ravioli or tortellini. Prepare a flavorful filling of your choice and encase it in the pasta sheets before cooking.
10. Pasta Shapes: Experiment with different pasta shapes such as spaghetti, fettuccine, farfalle (bow-tie), or lasagna noodles. Adjust the thickness and width of the dough when rolling it out to create various pasta shapes.