• On a clean countertop, make a mound of the flour and make a well. Put in the eggs and salt; from the center, carefully stir more and more flour into the eggs.
• When most of the flour is mixed in, knead the dough with your hands for about 10 minutes until you have a firm pasta dough that springs back when you press it gently.
• It is normal if this is a little difficult at first and the dough seems too dry. It will get better. When your dough is kneaded enough, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before proceeding.
• Processing the dough is easiest if you divide it into smaller pieces. Store the pasta dough you don't use in plastic wrap or under a clean tea towel.

With a pasta machine

• Divide the dough into four pieces and roll out one piece, so it goes through the pasta machine easier. Set the machine to the largest setting and run it about three times dough through the machine.
• To keep your dough from sticking to the machine, it's wise to sprinkle a little flour on your dough each time.
• Repeat the previous step on an increasingly smaller setting until your dough is the desired thickness. Process the remaining dough in the same way or freeze it for later use.

Making pasta without a machine

• Not everyone owns a pasta machine. That does not matter. Even with a rolling pin, you can make delicious pasta.
• Divide the dough into 4-6 pieces and roll out each piece until it has the desired thickness. Turn the dough occasionally to prevent it from sticking to your countertop.

Shaping the pasta

• After making your dough, cut or shape it into your desired type of pasta. The easiest way is to make your own tagliatelle.
• Sprinkle some flour over the rolled-out dough and fold it a few times. Cut half-inch strips from it with a sharp knife and shake off the excess flour.
• Keep it on a rack as you process the rest of the dough to prevent it from sticking together.

Cooking fresh pasta

• For every 100 grams of pasta, put about 4 cups or 1 liter of water. You don't need to cook fresh pasta as long as dried pasta so it will be ready in no time.
• Bring the water to a boil in a large pot and add salt. Don't add the same immediately because it will take longer to reach boiling temperature.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and let it cook for about two minutes before draining.
• If you have let the pasta dry for a while before using it, the cooking time may be a minute longer.