Fresh Pasta Dough

Boxed pasta gets dinner on the table, and refrigerated pasta is a good alternative, but making fresh pasta from scratch turns dinner into an occasion. Flour goes everywhere, eggs nestle into a little flour volcano, and before long everyone has messy hands and a role to play. This homemade fresh pasta dough combines all-purpose flour, semolina flour, salt, eggs, and olive oil. Roll it into spaghetti, fettuccine, ravioli, or lasagna, then invite friends to join the fun: they can help feed the dough through the pasta roller or bring their favorite sauce. The pasta will be delicious. The floury kitchen, lively table, and story you’ll tell later are the bonus.