Pasta is a staple in the diets of people all over the world. The shape and ingredients may differ slightly, but the result is generally very similar. Making the pasta at home can ensure that this delicious meal is healthy by adding whole wheat to the recipe.
Instructions
1. Mix salt with both flours in a large bowl, then clear a well in the center.
2. Whisk the eggs and water together in a small bowl, and pour into the well. Mix to form a ball of dough.
3. Dump the dough onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth.
4. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
5. Rub flour onto your hands and the rolling pin. Roll the dough until it's an eighth-inch thick. It may be necessary to periodically sprinkle the dough with flour to keep it from sticking to rolling pin.
6. Use a pasta machine or manually cut pasta into quarter-inch-wide noodles. Place cut noodles aside to harden.
7. Drop noodles into a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
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