Homemade Semolina Pasta Dough

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

This is a recipe for traditional Italian pasta dough made with durum wheat semolina flour. You can use the dough to make any pasta you desire, such as farfalle, tagliatelle, or ravioli, using either a pasta machine or rolling out the dough by hand.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 pound pasta dough

Homemade Semolina Pasta Dough

Ingredients

2 ½ cups semolina flour

1 pinch salt

1 cup water

or as needed

at room temperature

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Directions

Step 1

Mix flour and salt in a large bowl or on a marble work surface. Make a well in the center.

Step 2

Pour water into the well a little at a time mixing it with the flour. Add as much water as needed to make a sticky but compact dough.

Step 3

Knead dough with your hands by flattening the ball stretching it and folding the top towards the center. Turn 45 degrees and repeat until dough is elastic and smooth but not too soft about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Shape dough into a ball. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before using.

Step 5

Roll out the dough with a pasta machine or with a rolling pin and cut into your favorite shapes.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Semolina Pasta Dough

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 1.8

% Daily Value *

Magnesium: 0.6mg

Potassium: 0.6mg

Sodium: 40.5mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.