How to Make 29 Handmade Pasta Shapes With 4 Types of Dough | Handcrafted | Bon Appétit

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of making 29 different handmade pasta shapes using four types of dough. Each pasta shape is a unique creation that can elevate your cooking experience. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, this step-by-step guide will help you craft beautiful, homemade pasta using egg, spinach, cuttlefish squid ink, and semolina dough.

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

To create the various pasta shapes, you first need to prepare four types of dough.

Egg Pasta Dough

• Ingredients: Flour and eggs (usually 100g of flour per egg)
• Instructions:
  • Make a well in the flour and crack the eggs into the center.
  • Mix with a fork until combined, then knead until smooth.

Spinach Pasta Dough

• Ingredients: Spinach, flour, and eggs
• Instructions:
  • Blanch spinach, then blend it to a smooth puree.
  • Combine the spinach puree with flour and eggs, then knead until smooth.

Cuttlefish Squid Ink Pasta Dough

• Ingredients: Squid ink, flour, and eggs
• Instructions:
  • Mix squid ink with flour and eggs.
  • Knead until you achieve a smooth dough.

Semolina Pasta Dough

• Ingredients: Semolina flour and water
• Instructions:
  • Mix semolina flour with water gradually until a dough forms.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic.

Step 2: Make the Pasta Shapes

Now that you have your dough prepared, you can start making various pasta shapes.

Cavatelli

• Roll the dough into small logs and cut into pieces. Use your finger to press and drag each piece along a gnocchi board.

Malloreddus

• Shape the cavatelli into small ridged shapes by using a gnocchi board or your thumb.

Lorighittas

• Roll out strips of dough and twist them into a spiral shape.

Cencioni

• Roll out the dough thinly, cut into squares, and press with a fork for texture.

Capunti

• Flatten dough pieces and pinch the ends together to form a boat shape.

Strascinati

• Roll pieces of dough into small tubes and stretch them lightly.

Culurgionis

• Shape dough into small dumplings filled with your choice of filling, pinching the edges to seal.

Sagne Incannulate

• Roll dough into thin strips, twist, and cut into pieces.

Step 3: Egg Pasta Shapes

Using the egg pasta dough, you can create the following shapes:

Fusilli al Ferretto

• Twist thin strips of dough around a rod to create spiral shapes.

Tagliatelle

• Roll out the dough thinly, then cut into long strips.

Tortellini

• Cut circles from the dough, fill with filling, and fold into a ring shape.

Farfalle

• Cut dough into rectangles and pinch in the center to form a bowtie shape.

Garganelli

• Roll out squares of pasta, fill, and roll diagonally.

Anolini

• Cut circles, fill, and fold over as half-moons.

Cappelletti

• Similar to tortellini, but shaped into a hat form.

Tagliolini

• Roll out dough thinly, then cut into very thin strips.

Agnolotti

• Roll and cut dough, fill, and fold to seal.

Sacchetti

• Form small bags of pasta filled with your choice of ingredients.

Step 4: Spinach Pasta Shapes

Using the spinach pasta dough, create these forms:

Foglie d'Ulivo

• Roll out thin, cut into leaf shapes, and use a knife to create vein patterns.

Trofie

• Roll small pieces of dough into thin, twisted shapes.

Fagiolini

• Roll into long, thin strands resembling green beans.

Pappardelle

• Roll out and cut into wide strips.

Step 5: Cuttlefish Squid Ink Pasta Shapes

Using the squid ink dough, make the following pasta:

Orecchiette

• Roll pieces into small balls, then press in the center with a finger to create a cup shape.

Strichetti

• Roll out and cut into rectangles, then twist each piece.

Fettuccine

• Roll out thinly and cut into wide strips.

Corzetti

• Roll out dough and use a stamp to create decorative shapes.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can create a variety of handmade pasta shapes using four different doughs. Experiment with fillings and sauces to pair with your pasta creations. Enjoy the process of crafting these delicious dishes from scratch, and don't hesitate to try different ingredients or techniques to make the pasta truly your own!