PASTA MAKING MADE EASY
Learn to make handmade pasta at home
Making pasta yourself might seem intimidating. We make it easy for you. Foolproof online tutorials that guide you through the process step-by-step. All the equipment you need delivered right to your doorstep. And a basket full of fresh and tasty ingredients to get you started. Find the right workshop for you and enjoy fresh pasta!
The course from the Homemade Pasta Studio has not only taught me to make fresh pasta, but has also given my mum and I something wonderful to enjoy together during (and beyond) lockdowns. We began by hand rolling our pasta, but loved the workshop so much that we have bought a pasta machine! The guidance in this course is great from start to finish and we have revisited it a number of times to refine our technique. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to try something different and to learn the secrets to handmade, love-filled pasta for the home and heart!
Hannah
INGREDIENTS
Pasta dough is simple, in the sense that only three ingredients need to come together. Eggs, flour, semolina. If these are combined and incorporated in the right way, you can achieve a smooth, workable dough that is the basis for all your pasta adventures. If you've booked the full package then the pre-measured dough ingredients are delivered to your doorstep. If you chose to prep these ingredients at home, please make sure to weigh them exactly as only the correct ratio will yield a dough that you can easily work with.
EGGS
I make sure to use organic or biodynamic eggs. Not only is this the most sustainable and respectful way to consume eggs but I also believe that it reflects in a more nuanced taste profile.
FLOUR
There is a real science to the best flour to be used for pasta making. The finer the flour granules the easier it is for the flour to absorb the moisture of the eggs. As it's not always easy to find special pasta flour its good to know that all purpose flour will also work well to make a basic pasta dough.
SEMOLINA
Semolina is a rougher flour with high gluten content which helps the smooth workability of the pasta dough. If you absolutely can't find semolina then you can replace this by the same flour you already use.
TOOLS
When you book any workshop there's an option to have all necessary equipment delivered to your doorstep for the day. But if you're really hooked then here's my guide to the tools I recommend for your pasta adventures. Some of these links are affiliate links and I may receive a small commission when you make a purchase. Your price remains unchanged by this.
ASSEMBLED KITCHEN ITEMS
Some other items I use but already had at home: A large wooden bowl. A whisk or fork to scramble the eggs. Dish towels. A wooden cutting board.
ABOUT ME
This page is for everyone who is intimated by making fresh pasta, everyone who thinks it's just too difficult and complex, and everyone who has tried it before but it just didn't work out. Even though I love pasta and would probably eat it for the majority of my meals (if my partner would let me) I myself have long been put off attempting to make pasta by hand. Part of the reason for that were a few pretty unsuccessful tries many years ago with sticky dough and watery fillings that ended up with a messy kitchen and lots more store-bought ravioli than I can count. But then came the lockdowns and after I had revived my love for kombucha and sourdough I finally decided to master the art of making pasta. Months later I am convinced that everyone can make pasta at home - with the right tools and the right instructions. That's what I am setting out to do here, and I hope you will enjoy the process and the result as much as I do. Now let's make some pasta!