Fresh Pasta Rectangles

1. 1

   Blend all-purpose flour and eggs in a food processor until mixture just begins to form a ball.

2. 2

   (Dough should come together but still be somewhat sticky.)

3. 3

   If dough is too loose, add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.

4. 4

   Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand at room temperature 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Set smooth rollers of pasta machine at widest setting.

6. 6

   Cut dough into 3 pieces and keep 2 pieces and keep 2 pieces wrapped in plastic wrap.

7. 7

   Flatten unwrapped piece of dough into a rectangle and dust with all-purpose flour, then feed through rollers.

8. 8

   Fold rectangle in half and feed through rollers 4 more times, folding in half each time and dusting with flour as necessary to prevent sticking.

9. 9

   Turn dial to next (narrower) setting and feed dough through without folding.

10. 10

    Continue to feed dough through without folding, making space between rollers narrower each time, until second-to-last setting is used.

11. 11

    Cut sheet into 4 (6- by 4-inch) rectangles.

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    Transfer to a wax-paper-lined baking sheet dusted with semolina flour and cover with plastic wrap.

13. 13

    Roll out and cut remaining dough into noodles for another use.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.