Treat yourself to a wholesome and delicious meal with this Whole Wheat Fettuccine Pasta! Made with hearty whole wheat noodles and your favorite sauce, it’s a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food. Perfect for a cozy dinner that’s both satisfying and nourishing!
Add both flours to a mixing both with the salt and mix together until completely combined.
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture using the back of a rounded bowl or large spoon. Crack the eggs into the well and the olive oil and water.
Begin beating the egg mixture with a fork, gradually incorporating the flour from the sides. Keep mixing gently to avoid breaking the well. As you continue to mix, the flour will thicken the egg mixture, forming a shaggy dough.
Remove the shaggy dough and on a floured surface, fold the mixture together using a bench scraper or your hands until a smooth dough ball forms. Knead the dough by hand for about 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough feels sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time during kneading. Initially, the dough may seem dry and crumbly, but it should become smooth and slightly tacky.
Shape the dough into a ball and tightly wrap it in plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest at room temperature for at least 30 min or up to 3 hours. Alternatively, you can refrigerate the dough for up to 24 hours. Before rolling, bring the dough to room temperature.
Lightly dust a flat surface with flour.
Divide the rested pasta dough into 8 equal pieces and loosely cover each piece with plastic wrap. Take one piece at a time and roll it into a ¼ inch thick rectangle. Sprinkle it with flour.
Fold each sheet of pasta into 1” to 3” folds with a dusting of flour each fold, then cut each pasta sheet into ⅛ inch sections. Once cut, unravel each section to for your noodles.
To freeze uncooked fresh pasta, form it into small mounds on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then storing it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Cook the frozen pasta directly without defrosting.
To cook the pasta, boil a large pot of salted water and drop the pasta into it. Stir occasionally and cook until the pasta is tender, which usually takes around 3 to 5 minutes depending on the shape and size of the pasta.
Notes
Rest the Dough: After kneading, let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. This resting period allows the gluten to relax, making the dough easier to roll out and shape.Roll Evenly: For consistent cooking and texture, roll the dough to an even thickness. A pasta roller can help achieve uniform thinness, but a rolling pin and a steady hand work well too.Cut Uniform Strips: When cutting your fettuccine, aim for even, uniform strips. This ensures that all your pasta cooks at the same rate and has the same texture when served.Prevent Sticking: Dust your fresh pasta with a little flour or line it on a tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking. This is especially important if you’re not cooking the pasta immediately.Use a Large Pot of Boiling Water: Cook fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water to give the noodles plenty of space to cook evenly without clumping together.Don’t Overcook: Fresh pasta cooks much quicker than dried pasta, often in just 2-3 minutes. Taste test a strand before draining to ensure it’s al dente.