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How to make Homemade Sourdough Pasta (small batch)

Sourdough pasta made easy with this small-batch recipe using just flour, egg, sourdough starter, and salt. Perfect for fresh homemade pasta!
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Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 48 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • KitchenAid (optional)
  • Rolling pin or pasta machine

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup active sourdough starter
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the egg and sourdough starter. Mix until a dough forms. (You can use your stand mixer too, using the dough hook attachment but it might struggle).
  • Knead the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until you can form a smooth ball.
  • Rest the Dough: Wrap the sourdough pasta dough ball in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes minimum, or up to 12 hours for a more complex flavor and better digestibility.
  • Roll Out the Dough: Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces with a bench scraper, and flatten it as much as you can with your hands. This will make it easier to feed through the pasta roller machine or roll with a rolling pin. Dust the dough with flour to prevent sticking before rolling it out. Roll out each piece of dough using a rolling pin or a pasta machine until you have your desired thickness. If using a pasta maker, start on the thickest setting. Feed the dough through and move the dial to a thinner setting after each pass. Continue until you reach the desired thickness. Remember, the pasta will expand slightly when cooked.
  • Let dry for a bit: If you are hand cutting this with a pizza cutter, you can eliminate this step. But my cutting machine doesn't cut nicely if I don't let the sheets dry for up to an hour before running them through the cutter attachment.
  • Cut Pasta: Use a knife or a pasta cutter to cut the dough.
  • Lay on towels or parchment paper to dry, or on a pasta drying rack. You can use immediately but if you are storing in fridge or freezer it needs to be laid out to dry in a thin, non-clumpy layer for until it is completely dry.
  • Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and serve immediately with your favorite sauce.

Notes

Tips for making sourdough pasta:
  1. Flour Your Surface: Keep your work surface well-floured to prevent sticking, and the tops of the strips. I flour very generously after every step. 
  2. Experiment with Flavors: Add herbs or spices to your dough for an extra kick.
  3. Drying: If you’re not cooking the pasta immediately, let it dry on a pasta rack or a floured surface to prevent sticking. 
  4. Storage: Fresh pasta can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days or frozen for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSodium: 583mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2g
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