1-Getting started with this homemade pasta recipe: First, make sure you have all your ingredients measured and ready, like placing the flour on a clean surface to form a nest. This approach keeps things organized and fun, just like baking a favorite cake on a lazy afternoon.

2-On a clean surface, put the flour in a nest shape and add the eggs, olive oil, and salt right in the center. Use a fork to break up the eggs while keeping the flour walls in place, then mix it all together with your hands until you get a shaggy ball. Knead that dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it’s smooth, adding a sprinkle of water if it’s dry or more flour if it’s sticky, as the tips recommend.

3-Once kneaded, shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic, and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature. This rest helps the dough become easier to roll out, just like letting bread dough rise. Then, divide it into four pieces, flatten each into a disk, and run them through a pasta maker starting at the widest setting three times.

4-After the initial rolls, fold the dough into a rectangle and continue through thinner settings up to level 6, as per your pasta maker’s guide. Lay the sheets on floured baking sheets, sprinkle more flour on top, and fold them to avoid sticking. Cut into your favorite shapes and cook in boiling salted water for 1 to 2 minutes until al dente, which is quicker than dried pasta and perfect for fresh flavor.