Homemade einkorn pasta is full of protein and nutrients, making it the perfect addition to a noodle dish or cozy soup. It’s easy to make a big batch of homemade pasta, and once you try it, you won’t want to go back to store-bought! Make it with or without a pasta machine and experiment with different pasta shapes.
Homemade einkorn pasta is full of protein and nutrients, making it the perfect addition to a noodle dish or cozy soup. It’s easy to make a big batch of homemade pasta, and once you try it, you won’t want to go back to store-bought! Make it with or without a pasta machine and experiment with different pasta shapes.
After making homemade sourdough pasta a couple of weeks ago, I wanted to try my hand at homemade einkorn pasta. It’s the perfect addition to a light summer lunch or a hearty winter soup! Making pasta from scratch is surprisingly easy, and the difference in flavor and texture speaks for itself.
A Simpler Approach
I am a big fan of simple living.
Sometimes I intentionally chose a harder, more hands-on approach to something, even thought I have an easier option, just because I enjoy the process.
Every time I make a from scratch meal, I feel like I’m going for a drive into a beautiful mountain pass with lakes, rivers, and wild animals. I have no destination; I’m just enjoying the drive!
When it comes to homemade pasta, and cooking all food from scratch, it’s important to just enjoy the journey. But luckily in this case, the end destination is second to none.
If you’ve ever had homemade pasta, you know just how much better it is than store bought.
I know you and your family will love this einkorn pasta recipe as much as we do!
Health Benefits of Einkorn
Einkorn is an ancient grain that has not undergone the modern hybridization process. Because of this, einkorn is substantially higher in many key nutrients versus hybridized wheat.
Einkorn contains 50% more manganese, riboflavin, and zinc, and 20% more magnesium, thiamin, niacin, iron, and vitamin B than regular wheat.
This ancient grain is also higher in protein and lower in gluten. This makes it more easily digestible, more satiating, and overall healthier. Many people who have trouble digesting regular wheat can tolerate einkorn!
In addition to all of the health benefits, I like baking with einkorn flour because of its delicious nutty flavor. I find that baked goods (and noodles!) made with einkorn taste richer, bolder, and fresher.
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More Healthy Einkorn Recipes
Einkorn Sourdough French Bread
Einkorn Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
No-Knead Sourdough Einkorn Bread
Tools Needed
Measuring cups and measuring spoons
Tea Towel
Baking tray with parchment paper
Stand up mixer with dough hook (optional)
Pasta maker attachment (optional)
Pasta drying rack (optional)
Einkorn Pasta Ingredients
4 eggs
4 cups einkorn flour
3 tbsp water
How to Make Einkorn Pasta
Add all the einkorn pasta ingredients to a stand up mixer and mix with dough hook. Mix until dough comes together, about 5-10 minutes. If it’s still too shaggy and dry, add a tablespoon of water. If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon at a time of einkorn flour. Alternatively, you can hand mix the ingredients directly on the countertop for about 10 minutes, or until the dough comes together.
Cover the dough with a tea towel and let rest for about 30 minutes.
Once it is done resting, put the pasta dough on a clean countertop surface and cut it into 3 equal parts.
For pasta machine: cut each dough in half again, so you have 6 total parts. Run each part through the pasta machine at the highest setting first, then 3-4 more times at lower settings until you get the desired thickness and shape of your pasta. Hang the noodles to dry on a pasta rack or set them on parchment lined baking tray.
For hand cutting: roll each dough portion out with a hand roller. This requires a little elbow grease! If the dough is sticking, sprinkle it with flour. Use the dough cutter to cut horizontal lines, 1/8″ to 1/4″ for spaghetti or fettuccini shapes. You can also shape the pasta into your favorite noodle shape!
Put the cut pasta on a parchment lined baking sheet or pasta drying rack.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a small handful of salt.
Cook the noodles to desired texture. Note: if you hand rolled your noodles, and they are on the thicker side, boil for 10-12 minutes. If you used a pasta machine and got the noddles paper thin, they boil for 3-4 minutes.
Drizzle with olive oil and add a sprinkle of salt. Serve and enjoy!
Chef’s tip: Homemade pasta tastes delicious with fresh tomato pasta sauce!
FAQ:
Can you make pasta with einkorn flour?
Yes, although many people think you must have semolina flour to make homemade pasta. Einkorn flour, with its high protein content, makes a delicious and healthy pasta, one that we have enjoyed over and over!
Where to buy einkorn pasta?
Amazon has good einkorn pasta for busy nights when you don’t want to make your own.
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Homemade Einkorn Pasta
Homemade einkorn pasta is full of protein and nutrients, making it the perfect addition to a noodle dish or cozy soup. It's easy to make a big batch of homemade pasta, and once you try it, you won't want to go back to store-bought!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 4 cup einkorn flour
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
Make the Dough
- Add all the einkorn pasta ingredients to a stand up mixer and mix with dough hook. Mix until dough comes together, about 5-10 minutes. If it’s still too shaggy and dry, add a tablespoon of water. If it’s too wet, add a tablespoon at a time of einkorn flour. Alternatively, you can hand mix the ingredients directly on the countertop for about 10 minutes, or until the dough comes together.
- Cover the dough with a tea towel and let rest for about 30 minutes.
Shape the Noodles
- Once it is done resting, put the pasta dough on a clean countertop surface and cut it into 3 equal parts.
- For pasta machine: cut each dough in half again, so you have 6 total parts. Run each part through the pasta machine at the highest setting first, then 3-4 more times at lower settings until you get the desired thickness and shape of your pasta. Hang the noodles to dry on a pasta rack or set them on parchment lined baking tray.
- For hand cutting: roll each dough portion out with a hand roller. This requires a little elbow grease! If the dough is sticking, sprinkle it with flour. Use the dough cutter to cut horizontal lines, 1/8" to 1/4" for spaghetti or fettuccini shapes. You can also shape the pasta into your favorite noodle shape!
- Put the cut pasta on a parchment lined baking sheet or pasta drying rack.
Cook and Serve
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a small handful of salt.
- Cook the noodles to desired texture. Note: if you hand rolled your noodles, and they are on the thicker side, boil for 10-12 minutes. If you used a pasta machine and got the noddles paper thin, they boil for 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and add a sprinkle of salt.
- Optional: Top with your favorite pasta sauce, such as fresh tomato sauce. Serve and enjoy!
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