Artisanal Homemade Egg Pasta

Instructions

1. 1
   Place the flour on a clean surface and form a mound with a wide well in the center.
2. 2
   Crack the eggs into the well and add the salt and olive oil.
3. 3
   With a fork, gently whisk the eggs and gradually incorporate the flour from the inner edges toward the center.
4. 4
   Once a dough forms, knead with your hands for 10 minutes until it is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
5. 5
   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Roll out the dough with a rolling pin or pasta machine to the desired thickness.
7. 7
   Cut the dough into long strips for flat pasta or use molds to create shapes like fusilli, as seen in the image.
8. 8
   Let the pasta dry on the surface for a few minutes before boiling in salted water.
9. 9
   Cook for 2 to 4 minutes until al dente.