Fresh Homemade Pasta Dough

This dough makes perfect all-purpose pasta for any occasion.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour (approx)
3 eggs
1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) extra-virgin olive oil

Method:
Mound flour on counter or in a large bowl.
Make well in centre. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, salt and oil.
Pour into well of flour.
Begin mixing with fork, incorporating small amounts of flour at a time until soft dough forms.
Turn out onto floured surface.

Knead dough for about 5 minutes adding more flour if necessary until firm, smooth dough forms.
Cover with tea towel and let rest for about 15 minutes.

Cut dough into 4 equal pieces.
Using pasta machine, roll one piece at a time through first setting twice.
Continue through settings until smooth, thin pasta piece is formed.
Lay flat on floured surface; let dry for about 15 to 30 minutes.
Continue with remaining dough

For long pasta: Place dough at top of pasta cutter and roll through.
Wrap into little nests and let dry completely for long storage or cook immediately.

Makes enough pasta for 4 to 6 servings.