Authentic Italian Homemade Pasta
Handmade egg pasta with a creamy tomato sauce, simmered to perfection for a rustic Italian meal. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs egg pasta dough, San Marzano tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs egg pasta dough
- 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano tomatoes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 1.5 lbs egg pasta dough with 2 tbsp flour to form a smooth ball. Knead for 10 minutes until elastic, then rest for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Roll the dough into thin sheets and cut into 1/4-inch strips. Dust with flour and set aside.
- Step 3: In a saucepan, simmer 1 can San Marzano tomatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Step 4: Cook pasta in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes until al dente. Toss with tomato sauce and serve immediately.








