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Basic Semolina Pasta Dough

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹

Basic Semolina Pasta Dough yields a tender, slightly chewy noodle with a clean wheat flavor and a hint of richness from melted butter. The semolina provides classic bite while a touch of baking powder keeps the texture light. Ideal for weeknight dinners or pairing with your favorite sauce when you want a minimalist, from-scratch pasta.

  • Prep25 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Basic Semolina Pasta Dough
  1. 1

    Mix together flour, salt, and baking powder.

  2. 2

    Add warm water and butter; knead the dough until stiff.

  3. 3

    Let it rest for a few minutes.

  4. 4

    Shape it into a ball and divide it into quarters.

  5. 5

    Working with 1/4 of the ball at a time, roll it out to 1/8 or 1/16 inch thick.

  6. 6

    Cut into the desired shapes.

  7. 7

    Let dry for 1 to 3 hours on a flat surface.

  8. 8

    Cook as you would pasta.

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