Homemade Farfalle Pasta Dough

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Homemade Farfalle Pasta Dough.

1. Step 1

   To start your pasta-making adventure, grab a large bowl or a marble work surface and mix together some durum wheat semolina flour with a pinch of salt.

2. Step 2

   Create a little well in the center of this flour mixture, like a cozy nest waiting for its filling.

3. Step 3

   Slowly pour water into the well, gently mixing it with the flour until you have a sticky yet compact dough that feels just right.

4. Step 4

   Now it’s time to knead! Flatten the dough, stretch it out, and fold the top towards the center.

5. Step 5

   Give it a little twist—rotate it 45 degrees—and repeat this kneading dance for about 10 minutes, until your dough is smooth and elastic, like a soft pillow.

6. Step 6

   Once you’ve achieved that perfect texture, shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap.

7. Step 7

   Let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes; this is the dough’s time to relax and gather its strength.

8. Step 8

   After the dough has rested, cut off one-third of it.

9. Step 9

   Wrap the remaining dough in plastic wrap to keep it from drying out.

10. Step 10

    Take the piece you cut off and flatten it with your hands before passing it through the largest setting of your pasta machine.

11. Step 11

    Fold the dough in half, dust it lightly with flour, and run it through the machine again.

12. Step 12

    Keep passing the dough through, gradually reducing the thickness until you have a smooth, even rectangular sheet that’s just begging to be shaped.

13. Step 13

    Next, run the dough through the middle setting of the machine, then through the second-to-last setting to create a long, thin sheet.

14. Step 14

    Trim the edges to make a neat rectangle and sprinkle a bit more flour on top to keep it from sticking.

15. Step 15

    Now, grab a decorative ravioli wheel cutter and trim off one short edge of the rectangle.

16. Step 16

    Cut the rectangle into strips about 3/4 inch wide using a flat ravioli wheel cutter, then section those strips into 1 1/3-inch pieces with your decorative cutter.

17. Step 17

    To shape your farfalle, simply pinch the sides of each piece towards the center to create a charming bow tie, securing it with a tiny dab of water.

18. Step 18

    Repeat this delightful process with the remaining dough, and once you’ve shaped all your farfalle, transfer them to a floured surface, making sure they don’t overlap to avoid sticking.

19. Step 19

    Let them dry for about 30 minutes before cooking, and get ready to enjoy your homemade pasta masterpiece!.