Ingredients
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- 2 cups semolina flour
- 3/4 cup warm water (adjust as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place semolina flour on a clean surface and create a well in the center.
- Slowly add warm water into the well while mixing with your hands or a fork.
- Combine until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 20–30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into thin ropes about 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut into small pieces.
- Use a knife to press and drag each piece, then flip over your thumb to form the orecchiette shape.
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 3–5 minutes until it floats.
- Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.
Last Step:
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Make sure to adjust the water as needed for your dough consistency.
Resting the dough is important for the best texture and shape.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg