Dreaming of homemade pasta that tastes just like Nonna used to make? With the Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker, you can bring that authentic Italian experience right into your own kitchen. This kitchen tool is a game-changer, enabling you to create fresh, delicious pasta with ease. In this recipe, we will show you how to use the Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker to roll and cut your dough into perfect pasta shapes, ready to be paired with your favorite sauce.
Title: Fresh Homemade Pasta with Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker
Ingredients:
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Pinch of salt
– Semolina flour for dusting
Instructions:
1. Begin by mounding the flour on a clean, flat surface. Create a well in the center of the flour mound large enough to hold the eggs, olive oil, and salt.
2. Crack the eggs into the well and add the olive oil and salt. Using a fork, gently beat the eggs in the well, gradually incorporating the flour from the edges as you go. Continue mixing until a rough dough forms.
3. Once the dough starts to come together, use your hands to knead it for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour; if it’s too dry, add a touch of water.
4. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
5. After the dough has rested, divide it into smaller sections for easier handling. Take one portion, leaving the others covered in plastic wrap to prevent drying out.
6. Flatten the dough portion with your hands until about ½ inch thick. Lightly dust it with semolina flour to prevent sticking.
7. Set your Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker to the thickest setting and pass the dough through. Fold the dough in half and pass it through again. Repeat this process several times, dusting with semolina as needed until the dough becomes smooth and pliable.
8. Gradually adjust the settings to make the dough thinner with each pass. Dust both sides of the dough gently with semolina to prevent sticking.
9. Once you reach your desired thickness, switch to the desired cutter attachment on the Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker. Pass the rolled dough through the cutter to create your favorite pasta shapes – whether it be fettuccine, spaghetti, or even ravioli sheets.
10. As the pasta is cut, gently toss it with semolina to prevent the strands from sticking together. You can also hang the pasta strands on a drying rack while you work on the remaining dough portions.
11. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fresh pasta for about 2-3 minutes or until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks much faster than dried pasta, so keep an eye on it.
12. Once cooked, drain the pasta and toss it with your favorite sauce or simply drizzle with olive oil, freshly cracked black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your fresh homemade pasta made with the help of the Marcato Atlas Pasta Maker. Experiment with different pasta shapes and flavors to create a truly personalized culinary experience right in your own home. Buon appetito!
