HOMEMADE PASTA (WITHOUT A MACHINE) WITH VODKA SAUCE

Fresh pasta is a true pleasure to eat and to serve. While hand cutting the pasta takes a bit of time, the recipe and process of making it is easier than you may think. This recipe serves 6-8 people. You can easily freeze half the pasta dough to use another time.

Ingredients

For the Pasta

• 3-1/2 cups flour, plus extra for dusting and a bit more on reserve
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup water

For the Vodka Sauce

• 26 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 8 ounces heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
• 1-2 teaspoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped

Instructions

For the Pasta

1. Lightly dust a flat work surface with some flour. Lay a dishtowel flat, off to the side.
2. Add 3-1/2 cups flour to a large bowl. Make a well in the center and add the eggs and salt. Use a wooden spoon and stir to combine. A little at a time, push the flour into the well and mix. Add the olive oil and mix a bit more.
3. The mixture will be a bit dry. A little at a time (stop after each addition), add some of the water to the dough mixture and use your hands to work the water into the mixture.
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