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Pasta from scratch is very simple, very inexpensive, and very delicious. If you’ve ever tasted fresh pasta, you probably don’t need any convincing. The firm, toothsome bite and rich, eggy flavor are pretty much irresistible. The key is to master a reliable procedure (like this one), and then you can have yummy fresh noodles with about 15 minutes of prep—and only two hours total—any time you want. Bonus: When you tell your friends you made this pasta from scratch, you’re sure to get plenty of oohs and aahs.This pasta dough was made to require minimal resting time and ensure consistent rolling results. The added gluten helps give the pasta just enough body to hold up and not look limp and overcooked. We found that superfine, high-quality Caputo flour yields the best results, but all-purpose flour will definitely work in a pinch. Cut into any shape or size, or add herbs, oils, or fillings for a wide variety of flavors and textures.