Egg Free Noodles - An Easy Homemade Recipe (2024)

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Although many homemade pasta recipes are made with flour and eggs, it may surprise you that most store bought noodles are egg free. I am not talking about the bags of fresh made pasta that you find at the local Italian supermarket, but the iconic pasta boxes that line grocery store shelves.

Many of us have been using those packaged boxes of pasta for years. However, when we search for recipes to make our own pasta the majority of the recipes that you will find include eggs as one of the two main ingredients.

And if you have ever watched an Italian chef or cook you are sure to remember iconic images of them cracking several eggs into a crater of a large mound of flour. Then they would work the dough until it almost becomes clay like in texture.

Then they would cut the mound of pasta dough into manageable size pieces and roll it thin enough to make noodles. And that is exactly how we first learned how to make Traditional Italian Pasta Noodles in our house.

Of course we took advantage of modern conveniences and used a Pasta Machine that attaches to our Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer after the dough was made. However, the entire process couldn’t have been easier!

Although, since that time we had to come up with a new way to make homemade noodles. Originally it was done out necessity due to an egg allergy.

However, now with the ever rising cost of eggs at the grocery, I am more than happy to continue making pasta using this method. And that is exactly why I thought I would share this egg free noodles recipe with you today.

Egg Free, Easy Homemade Pasta Recipe

The main ingredient in any traditional pasta recipe is flour. However, instead of adding nearly a dozen eggs to the flour to make pasta like in traditional Italian recipes, I use a simple mixture of water and oil.

So if eggs have been used all these years, how can we make pasta without them? The answer is rather simple.

Noodles can be made egg free, however the egg enriches the flour to make pasta in a variety of ways. First, the egg provides moisture to the flour.

However instead of using eggs, we will use water in place of the eggs for moisture. Second, the egg provides fat to the dough which gives it that classic silky texture.

Therefore, in order to replace the fat content that comes from the egg we will add olive oil instead. The result is delicious homemade noodles that don’t require egg.

Egg Free Pasta Recipe

*Complete recipe instructions including specific measurements, cook temperatures and times are located in a printable recipe card at the bottom of this article. However, be sure to keep reading for helpful tips and tricks when making this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

On a large, flat surface place the flour in a mound.Make a well in the center of the flour.

In a small bowl, whisk together the water and the olive oil. Slowly add some of the water and oil mixture into the center of the flour.

Mix the liquid in the flour with a fork or your hands. Keep adding more water/oil mixture and incorporating the flour until all the flour has been absorbed.

Once the dough has been formed knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until a smooth dough ball is formed. You can use the dough hook of a stand mixer by placing the machine at level 2 speed and knead for 4-5 minutes.

If the dough is dry, add a little more water, but be careful not to add too much. Once the smooth dough ball is formed cover the bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes so that the gluten has time to develop.

Making Noodles

Remove the dough from the bowl and knead a few more times. Then cut the egg free noodle dough into 4 equal pieces.

Set 3 of the dough pieces aside and cover with a towel to prevent them from drying out.Then place the remaining dough section on a clean floured work surface.

Use a rolling pin dusted in flour and roll the ball of dough into a very thin sheet. Once the dough has been rolled to the desired thickness fold the dough 3-4 times.

Then use a sharp rolling pizza knife to cut the roll of pasta into 1/4 inch thick strips. Dust flour over the strips of dough and unravel. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Pasta Machine

If you have a pasta machine follow your manufacturer’s instructions for rolling out the egg free pasta dough. There is no difference in rolling and cutting out dough that is made with our without eggs.

What Thickness Should The Noodles Be?

Depending on what type of pasta that you want to make will determine what thickness that the dough needs to be before cutting them into strips.

For spaghetti and fettuccine, the egg free noodle thickness should be approximately 1/8 inch thick. For lasagna and ravioli, you want to roll it even thinner. In fact, it should be so thin that you can read a newspaper through the pasta.

If this sounds like a lot of muscle power is required to make homemade pasta, you are right. However, you can make it easy on yourself by using a pasta maker.

We have the Kitchen Aid Pasta Maker attachment and it rolls and cuts pasta dough in no time!

Cooking Fresh Pasta

Once the pasta is formed, you can cook it right away. However, please note that fresh pasta cooks in a fraction of the time as store-bought, dried pasta.

In fact, your homemade pasta will take just 3-4 minutes to cook in boiling & salted water.

Refrigerating or Freezing Pasta

Set cut pasta aside on a tray and leave out at room temperature if cooking it right away. However if you want to cook it in the next couple of days cover and place the mounds of pasta in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Or to make the pasta later place the noodles in an air tight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When you are ready to use your pasta, remove it from the freezer and drop it right in the boiling water. It will require a minute or two longer than fresh pasta.

Dry Storing Homemade Pasta

If you want to store your egg free noodles at room temperature you can do so. However, you must make sure that the pasta is completely dry and brittle before doing so.

Place your pasta on baking sheets, pasta drying racks, or simply leave it on the counter until it becomes dry and crisp.

Depending on the humidity and temperature of your environment, it may take 24-48 hours for the pasta to completely dry out. The best way to tell if the pasta is dry is to twist a small section of the noodle.

If it is extremely brittle and breaks right away at the thickest part, it is ready to be stored. Store the dry pasta in a closed container for up to 6 months.

However, be sure to check it frequently to make sure that moisture isn’t reabsorbing into the noodles.

Enjoy!

Mary and Jim

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Egg Free Noodles/Pasta

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A simple egg free pasta recipe made with just 3 simple ingredients.

Prep Time20 minutes

Cook Time3 minutes

Additional Time30 minutes

Total Time53 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. On a large, flat surface place the flour in a mound.Make a well in the center of the flour.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and the olive oil.
  3. Slowly add some of the water andmix into the center of the flour. Mix the liquid in the flour with a fork or your hands. Keep adding more water and incorporating the flour until all the flour has been absorbed

  4. Once the dough has been formed knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until a smooth dough ball is formed. If the dough is dry, add a little more water.

  5. Cover the dough with a damp towel for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow the dough the rest and the gluten to develop.

  6. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead a few more times. Then cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Set 3 of the sections aside and cover with a towel to prevent it from drying out.

  7. Flour a clean work surface and a rolling pin and roll the remaining ball of dough into a very thin sheet.

  8. Fold the dough 3-4 times. Cut the roll of pasta into 1/4 inch width strips. Dust flour over the strips of dough and unravel. Repeat with the remaining dough.

  9. Set cut pasta aside on a tray and leave out at room temperature if cooking fresh or cover and place in the refrigerator to be cooked later.

Notes

Cook the refrigerated pasta noodles within 2 days or store in an air tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Noodles can be completely air dried for 48 hours and stored at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 6 months.

Recipe courtesy of Old World Garden Farms

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 200Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 5g

Nutritional Information is to be used as a general guideline only . Nutritional calculations will vary from the types and brands of the products used.

Egg Free Noodles - An Easy Homemade Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What to use instead of egg noodles? ›

6 Healthy Alternatives to Traditional Pasta
  • Zucchini Noodles or “Zoodles” Zucchini is low in saturated fat and sodium, and very low in cholesterol. ...
  • Squash Noodles. ...
  • Quinoa Pasta. ...
  • Rice Pasta. ...
  • Black Bean Pasta. ...
  • Shirataki Noodles.

What noodles are egg free? ›

Wheat, buckwheat and rice noodles are all common and on their own present no dangers for a vegan as they are all plant-based. This can also be true for less-common noodles made with seaweed, acorn or mung bean.

Is homemade pasta better with or without eggs? ›

Egg-based noodles are generally stickier and more flexible compared to their egg-free counterparts. According to Sharma, this is because fats and proteins in the egg yolk hinder the over-development of gluten in the flour, binding the dough without letting it get too tough.

What is a good substitute for eggs in pasta? ›

What are the best egg substitutions?
  1. Aquafaba. That's right, you can make an impressive egg white substitute using the water from a drained can of chickpeas. ...
  2. Ground flax seeds. ...
  3. Apple purée. ...
  4. Yogurt (regular or dairy-free) ...
  5. Mashed banana. ...
  6. Silken tofu. ...
  7. Chia seeds. ...
  8. Coconut oil.

Can I use regular noodles instead of egg noodles? ›

Yes, you absolutely can substitute noodles for pasta, and vice versa, in a recipe. While it is up to personal preference, note that egg noodle recipes typically suggest cooking the noodles until they are soft and tender, while pasta recipes recommend cooking the pasta al dente (slightly firm).

What are eggless noodles made of? ›

How do you make homemade noodles from scratch without eggs? It's so simple, you only need flour, salt, baking soda and water to make noodles from scratch. So many people are daunted to make this amazing dish but truth be told it is so much easier than making pasta and you don't even need a machine to make noodles.

What pasta doesn't have egg? ›

Spaghetti, penne, conchiglie, farfalle, fusilli are usually eggless (I do not remember ever seeing spaghetti with eggs, they would have to be much thicker). Flat pasta like tagliatelle, fettuccine, pappardelle, tagliolini are usually with eggs.

Is ramen egg free? ›

Wait – Don't Ramen Noodles Have Eggs in Them? No. While eggs can be used as a ramen ingredient, the noodles themselves contain only three ingredients in ramen bar noodles. The main ingredient is wheat flour.

What is the best flour for pasta? ›

Semolina flour is good for pasta because it's a hard variety of wheat and has a high protein content. Both of these properties give more structure to pasta which provides that elusive 'al dente' quality to fresh pastas.

Can you use plain flour to make pasta? ›

All-purpose flour does what it says on the tin, so it's perfectly fine to use for making pasta. However, most pasta recipes will recommend either semola or “00” flour. Your choice depends entirely on which pasta shape you're craving!

How to make pasta without eggs Jamie Oliver? ›

Method
  1. Put the flour in a bowl, then gradually mix in just enough water to bring it together into a ball of dough (if it's sticky, add a little extra flour).
  2. Knead for just a couple of minutes, or until smooth and shiny.
  3. On a flour-dusted surface, use a rolling pin to roll out the pasta to about 2mm thick.

How to make a noodle instant? ›

Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.

What is homemade noodles made of? ›

In it, regular all-purpose flour yields chewy, bouncy noodles every time. Eggs – The key ingredient for adding richness and moisture to the dough! Olive oil – Along with the eggs, a splash of olive oil moistens the dough and helps it come together. Salt – Add it to the dough and the pasta water for the best flavor.

What can I put on noodles if I don't have anything? ›

Cheese is an excellent way to add flavor to your pasta without having to rely on sauce. Try mixing your angel hair pasta with goat cheese, and toss in sun-dried tomatoes to make an amazing meal with just a few ingredients. Garlic butter is a terrific way to season all types of noodles.

What is a substitute for egg noodles in lo mein? ›

These noodles have the chewy, slippery texture you love about take out. Next best is dried egg noodles, or vac packed “fresh” egg noodles. But really, you can also totally make Lo Mein with any noodles – thick, thin, fresh, dried, egg or rice – or ramen noodles, or even spaghetti or other long pasta.

What can you use instead of egg noodles in chicken noodle soup? ›

Whole Grain Pasta: For a healthier twist, replace traditional egg noodles with whole grain pasta. This not only adds a nuttier flavor but also increases the fiber content, making the chicken noodle soup more filling and nutritious.

What is the difference between egg noodles and regular pasta? ›

Ingredients: The main difference between egg noodles and pasta is that the former must contain eggs. While many homemade pasta recipes include eggs, most dried pasta from the supermarket does not. Cooked texture: Many egg noodle recipes call for cooking the noodles until they're soft and tender.

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