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    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Easy Dinners > Pasta

    How to Make Homemade Noodles

    Published: May 7, 2021 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Melissa · 23 Comments

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    A simple guide on how to make homemade egg noodles with just a few simple ingredients - just like my grandma makes them.

    Homemade Egg Noodles

    Fun fact: I have an amazing grandma who comes out to Utah from Indiana to visit every so often. I'll often ask her to cook things with me and my kids on her short trips because kitchen and food memories are my love language. A few years ago she came out and made homemade noodles with my kids and since then my kids have referred to her as "Grandma Noodle." How cute is that?

    In order to pay a little tribute to Grandma Noodle, I thought it be appropriate to share her noodle recipe with you.

    Homemade noodles are one of those simple pleasures in life that just feel good to make and even better to eat. Making pasta from scratch isn't complicated or even hard, but it does take some time and energy. Making "slow food" like this is one of my favorite activities to do when life feels busy or when I need something mundane to keep my hands busy while thinking.

    Making homemade pasta is also a favorite activity in our house during the cold months when the weather isn't great and the kids are stuck inside. There's something magical about flour and eggs rolled into fresh pasta. Serve them in soup or with a simple red or white sauce on top. You can't beat homemade pasta.

    A simple guide on how to make homemade noodles with just a few simple ingredients and just like my grandma makes them.

    Tips for Making Homemade Noodles:

    • Roll it however is easiest for you. Thomas bought me this pasta roller for my birthday a few years ago, and I love it. No pasta roller? Just roll your dough out with a rolling pin and use a knife or even a pizza wheel to cut it into noodle pieces. Don't over think it. Homemade pasta tastes great no matter how it's cut!
    • This recipe is really easy to scale up if you'd like to make more noodles. I normally triple the recipe and eat half the same day and save the other half in the freezer for a second meal later.
    • If your dough is pulling back and trying to keep its shape when you try to roll it out, let it rest another 10 minutes.
    • If your dough is very sticky, add more flour.
    • If your dough is very dry, put it back in the bowl and mix in additional milk or egg until it's workable.
    • This is a great recipe to make with kids. Mine love to use mini cookie cutters to make noodle shapes which we just cook up and serve with a simple pasta sauce.
    A simple guide on how to make homemade noodles with just a few simple ingredients and just like my grandma makes them.
    How do you make egg noodles from scratch?

    It's easy! Simply add a little flour and salt to a bowl, mix in eggs and a little milk until it's a workable dough. Then roll, cut, and boil!

    Do homemade noodles have to dry before cooking?

    No! You can cook your fresh pasta right away in a pot of boiling water or broth if making soup. Fresh noodles only take about 3 minutes to cook, though. Take note of the shorter cooking time so that you don't overcook your pasta.

    How do you make homemade noodle soup?

    I have a great recipe for that! Classic Chicken Noodle Soup made with homemade noodles is the best.

    Tips for how to cook or store homemade egg noodles:

    You can cook the noodles right away (for about 3 minutes in hot boiling water or broth if making soup) or you can let them dry overnight and then store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. I like to make this recipe in large batches on purpose so that I have some to stash in the freezer for later.

    Other recipes from my grandma you might like:

    • Grandma Shoaf's Quick and Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake
    • Grandma's Raspberry Cobbler
    • Quick Pickled Cucumbers: Refrigerator Pickles
    • Places I love: Grandma's Farm (not a recipe but a little peak at her home where I spent lots of my childhood!)

    If you’ve tried this easy homemade pasta recipe or any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories AND add your photo to your comment so that other can see your creation!

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    How to make homemade noodles


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    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 33 minutes
    • Yield: serves 4
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    A simple guide on how to make homemade noodles with just a few simple ingredients - just like my grandma makes them.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½- 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons milk
    • Additional flour as needed

    Instructions

    1. In a medium mixing bowl, add the flour and salt. Use a fork to combine.
    2. Add the eggs and milk to the bowl. Use your fork to stir and combine well.
    3. When the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a well-floured surface and knead lightly to form a smooth dough.
    4. Let the dough rest on the counter for 10 minutes.
    5. Divide the dough into 4 or 6 parts and roll with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface until it is about ¼ to ⅛ of an inch thick.
    6. Use a sharp knife or a pizza wheel to cut the thin dough into noodles, making them the size you prefer. Instead of rolling by hand, you can use a pasta roller to roll and cut your dough (my grandma made so many homemade noodles that she got a pasta roller at some point and used it for years).
    7. You can cook the noodles right away (for about 3 minutes in hot boiling water or broth if making soup) or you can let them dry overnight and then bag and store them in an air-tight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Notes

    • This recipe is really easy to scale up if you'd like to make more noodles. I normally triple the recipe and eat half the same day and save the other half in the freezer for a second meal later.
    • If your dough is pulling back and trying to keep its shape when you try to roll it out, let it rest another 10 minutes.
    • If your dough is very sticky, add more flour.
    • If your dough is very dry, put it back in the bowl and mix in additional milk or egg until it's workable.
    • This is a great recipe to make with kids. Mine love to use mini cookie cutters to make noodle shapes which we just cook up and serve with a simple pasta sauce.
    • Prep Time: 30 min
    • Cook Time: 3 min
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: noodle, pasta, eggs, homemade, how to make noodles, homemade noodles recipe, easy noodles recipe

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    Thanks for stopping in. Enjoy this recipe from my kitchen to yours.

    Who else loves making food like this? Have you made homemade noodles before? I'd love to hear if you have!

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    1. Karla

      November 18, 2022 at 8:01 am

      Is it safe to leave out all night to dry because of the raw eggs?

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      • Melissa

        November 18, 2022 at 12:19 pm

        You could always throw it in a warm oven or a dehydrator to speed up the drying process if you are worried about letting them sit. My grandma makes them in Indiana and it's more humid than where I am in Utah. She has a little fan that she keeps on them on the countertop to help them dry quicker too. All ideas for you, but you've got to do what you are comfortable with. Another idea is to just let them dry enough to not stick together and throw them in your container in the freezer, they don't have to be fully dry to go in the freezer...

    2. Marjorie

      October 04, 2022 at 8:19 am

      Absolutely perfect!

      ★★★★★

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    3. Shawnee

      May 22, 2022 at 8:04 am

      Can it be made with almond flour instead of all-purpose flour?

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      • Melissa

        May 23, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        Probably not, you need the gluten in the traditional wheat flour to help them stick together. You could try though...

    4. lucas

      January 28, 2022 at 2:02 pm

      hi lucas this is the best dish i have ever tastd.

      ★★★★★

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    5. Alisa

      January 07, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Can this pasta be made into ravioli?

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      • Melissa

        January 09, 2022 at 5:39 pm

        Yes! I do it occasionally, delicious!

    6. Rita

      November 08, 2021 at 8:06 am

      When I married into my husbands family, they had noodles instead of dressing. So 43 years later I’m making homemade noodles. We love them. So good.

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    7. Laurie

      January 11, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Oh, my! This brought back sooo many wonderful memories of watching Grandma cooking--especially her homemade noodles! Sounds exactly like her recipe. Can't wait to make them...thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

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    8. Karen Long

      September 14, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      This is a great recipe to teach kids how to make food from scratch. My granddaughter is spending time with me since having elbow surgery. She has always showed an interest in cooking so......
      We doubled it so she can take half home for her mom and brothers. Awesome!!!
      Deciding what’s next :). Thank you for sharing. Springfrield Ohio

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      • Melissa

        September 14, 2020 at 11:07 pm

        Welcome from Ohio. I grew up in Indiana, so I just love the Midwest! Hope your granddaughter gets feeling better soon!

    9. Kaysha

      August 13, 2020 at 8:37 pm

      Oh my, these were great! I had never made homemade noodles before, but these came together so easily and were fun to make!

      ★★★★★

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    10. Michelle

      April 20, 2020 at 10:28 am

      Haven’t made homemade pasta since we first moved to Utah 12 years ago! We had such a hard time I’d basically given up. These noodles were SUPER easy, though, and Melissa’s tips about the possible textures made it easy to troubleshoot and adjust. Came out perfectly delicious with no struggle! Will definitely made again and soon!

      ★★★★★

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      • Melissa

        April 20, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        Happy noodle making Michelle, Grandma will be so proud!

    11. Kigoonya Isaac

      June 04, 2019 at 1:59 pm

      Can I use the same recipe to make totelin and ravioli?

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      • Melissa

        June 05, 2019 at 12:54 pm

        Yesss! I do that all of the time, I just adjust my thickness a bit!

    12. Kigoonya Isaac

      June 04, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      Can I keep them out of freezer and they remain safe still,and secondly can I use water instead of milk and it comes out perfectly?

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      • Melissa

        June 05, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        If you keep them out of the freezer you'll want to let them dry really well before storing them and then store them in the fridge for up to a week or in a bag for a few days. The freezer just makes them last a lot longer. And you can use water instead of milk with no issues! ENJOY!

    13. Jennie

      March 24, 2019 at 8:05 am

      What is the cooking time for frozen noodles?

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      • Melissa

        March 25, 2019 at 11:27 am

        They'll cook in about 5 minutes. Still faster than traditional noodles but a few minutes longer than the fresh, non-frozen!

    14. Alessia

      February 05, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Do you let them dry overnight open?

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      • Melissa

        February 05, 2019 at 3:33 pm

        Yes! If you'd like you can cover them with a light flour sack towel or something to keep any dust off but I just let them dry on my bar, uncovered over night most of the time.

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