How to Make Pasta in a Food Processor (7 Steps)

Homemade pasta is one of the best kept secrets of the home chef. Fresh pasta has more flavor and tenderness than dried pasta, or even commercial fresh pasta. It's easy to make and everyone will be impressed at the effort you've gone to for them. They don't have to know that the food processor did most of the work. This recipe will make enough pasta for two people as a main course, or four people as an appetizer.

Things You'll Need

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoons of salt
  • 1/2 cup semolina flour, whole wheat flour or white flour
  • 1 cup (or more) of white flour

Make Pasta in a Food Processor

  1. Add the eggs, olive oil and salt to the food processor. Pulse briefly to mix well.

  2. Add the half cup of Semolina flour to the egg mixture, then pulse for about 15 seconds. You will have a thick batter.

  3. Turn the motor on and keep it running steadily during the rest of the steps.

  4. Add 1/4 cup of the remaining flour. Wait 30 seconds, then add another 1/4 cup. The dough will eventually form a ball.

  5. Add the remaining half cup of flour one tablespoon at a time. The dough ball should fall apart into small pieces. Continue mixing.

  6. Watch for the dough to gradually recombine into a ball that whirls around the processor bowl. The dough should be a cohesive ball that cleans the sides and bottom of the bowl. Let the machine continue kneading the ball for another 30 seconds.

  7. Stop the machine and remove the dough. Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and allow it to sit and rest for 20 to 30 minutes. Roll your pasta with a pin or pasta maker to finish your recipe.