Whether you’re completely new to making homemade pasta or have dabbled in the delicious art, Steven’s passion for pasta will inspire you to create handmade dishes.
In this pasta cooking lesson, Steven will demonstrate various styles of pasta dough. You’ll learn about different flours, including why ’00 flour is favored in Italy, how to source great local equivalents, and what to look for when choosing flour. He’ll explain the differences between stoneground and mill-rolled flours and how these impact your dough.
Steven will also guide you through using alternative flours, such as whole grain, and how ingredients like eggs, olive oil, and water can alter the dough’s texture.
Next, you’ll learn how to roll your pasta dough by hand and with a machine. He’ll cover the pros and cons of each method before teaching you to make various pasta shapes, including spaghetti, pappardelle, and farfalle.
You’ll also master ravioli and other filled pastas, like tortellini, along with seasonal filling ideas and pasta sauce recipes to complement your creations.