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    Gluten-free Egg Noodles

    Published: Jan 28, 2021 · Updated: Feb 5, 2021 by Katie | Wheat by the Wayside · This post may contain affiliate links, through which I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Pasta nests on a speckled pan.
    Pasta dangling from a cutter above a pile of fallen pasta.
    Gluten-free egg noodles in a pile below noodles hanging from the pasta maker.

    If you have gluten-free flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt, you've got everything you need to make fresh gluten-free egg noodles right at home! This rich dough is pliable and easy to work with. Use it to make homestyle egg noodles or any type of pasta, like lasagna, fettuccini, fusilli, or ravioli!

    Nests of gluten-free egg noodles lining a baking sheet.
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    • About This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • Making the Dough
    • Rolling and Cutting the Noodles
    • Storage
    • Cooking Times
    • FAQ
    • More Pasta Favorites
    • Recipe
    • Comments and Ratings

    About This Recipe

    While I have made fresh egg noodles several times over the years, my journey to perfecting homemade gluten-free pasta really ramped up over the holidays. Between egg noodles for Thanksgiving and fresh pasta for gluten-free lasagna on Christmas, I was making a lot of fresh pasta. That lasagna though... it was the best lasagna we've ever eaten!

    With all this pasta on the brain, I finally worked up the gumption to see if this dough would also work in a pasta extruder. I've had one sitting in a box for over a year and had never used it. It just seemed elusive to me! All I could imagine was a sticky gluten-free mess, but I was finally ready to put it to the test. So I lugged the extruder out of the infamous appliance closet, hooked it up, and dropped in a little ball of dough. And wouldn't you know, it worked like a charm!

    Macro shot of gluten-free pasta, rigatoni and fusilli.

    Now, I am a self-proclaimed pasta-making queen, whipping up four-cheese ravioli, making fresh fettuccini, and delighting my kids with fun shapes like rigatoni and fusilli!

    It's funny, when you go gluten-free you spend so much time and money trying to find "good pasta". You see posts everywhere of people asking, where can I find good pasta? Which brands taste the best? Which ones taste like regular? And all the while, you could have just been making it yourself, right at home, for not too much effort at all!

    That's not to say I'll never buy dried pasta again, but I tell ya, once you've made this, I'm sure you'll be convinced that it's worth the effort!

    Ingredients

    To make this delicious homemade pasta, you only need three simple ingredients!

    Eggs, gluten-free flour blend, and salt measured out for making homemade gluten-free pasta.
    • Gluten-free Flour Blend: For this recipe, I highly recommend using either Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour or Caputo Fioreglut. While I have made noodles with other gluten-free flour blends, these two are the easiest to work with.
    • Eggs: this recipe uses a combination of egg yolks and whole eggs for a nice, rich dough.
    • Kosher Salt

    Equipment

    You don't necessarily need to purchase any special equipment to make noodles but you may decide to purchase some equipment if you enjoy making pasta often or want to make other shapes.

    KitchenAid pasta rolller, cutter, and extruder and Ravioli stamp
    • For lasagna, spaghetti, or fettuccini: a pasta machine will give you thinner more consistent results than what you can roll by hand. For this, I have the KitchenAid pasta roller and cutter that attaches to my stand mixer. If you don't have a stand mixer, you can look into a manual pasta machine.
    • To make shapes like macaroni, rigatoni, bucatini, or fusilli: you'll want to look into buying a pasta extruder. I have the KitchenAid Pasta Extruder that also attaches to a stand mixer.
    • For ravioli: you can start with a ravioli stamp or a ravioli press.

    Making the Dough

    You can make the dough by hand or in a food processor. The food processor is quick, easy, and less messy on your hands. Mixing the dough by hand is a bit more work but offers more control which makes it easier to get a feel for the dough.

    By Hand

    1. Start by whisking the eggs into the flour.
    2. Continue to mix until you just can't get any more flour worked in with the fork.
    3. Then, dump the mixture out of the bowl onto a piece of parchment paper. Knead until you have a smooth ball of dough.
    4. Once you have a soft, smooth & firm ball of dough, wrap it up and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
    Whisking eggs into gluten-free flour, then kneading by hand.

    In a Food Processor

    1. Place the flour and salt in the bowl and pour in the whisked eggs.
    2. Turn on the food processor and let it go until a ball of dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
    3. Check to see if the dough looks firm and smooth or sticky. If it is sticky, add more flour and mix again.
    4. Once the dough comes together into a smooth ball, wrap it up and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
    Pouring whisked eggs over flour in a food processor, turning it on, then a dough ball in the processor bowl.

    Important Tips for Making the Dough

    It is really important to note that making fresh pasta is more about knowing what texture you need to achieve rather than strictly following a recipe. Many things can affect your dough, from the size of your eggs to all the various types of gluten-free flours. This means you may have to adjust certain elements until you get the right texture. If you don't have the right texture, your dough will be very hard to work with.

    A perfect ball of pasta dough that is firm and smooth.

    So what is the right texture? The dough should be smooth and firm like a stiff ball of play dough.

    • The dough should not be sticky. If your dough is sticky, knead more flour into the mixture.
    • The dough should not be too dry. If after kneading, your dough is still too dry, crumbly, or just won't come together, work in more water.
    • If your dough isn't sticky but is still very soft and pliable, you may still need more flour depending on what you are doing with it. The dough needs to be firm enough to hold its shape, especially when using a pasta extruder.

    Rolling and Cutting the Noodles

    Now that you've made a perfect ball of dough, it's time to turn it into noodles! You can roll and cut the dough with a pasta machine or if you don't have one you can also do this by hand.

    By Hand

    Rolling and cutting the dough by hand generally creates a thicker egg noodle with a homestyle, rustic touch.

    1. Use a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface to roll out a portion of the dough as thinly as possible. Keep the surface floured as you work so the dough doesn't stick.
    2. Once the dough is rolled out, loosely roll it back up into a log shape.
    3. With a sharp knife, cut noodles to your desired width.
    4. Then, gently unroll the noodles and toss with a light dusting of flour to keep them separated.
    Rolling pasta dough by hand, rolling it up, cutting into strips, then showing a nest of pasta.

    With a Pasta Machine

    Using a pasta machine will result in thinner pasta with more consistent results.

    If you are going to use a pasta machine, follow the directions that come with your particular machine because they are all a little different.

    Passing pasta dough through a pasta machine to make sheets, then passing through the roller to cut fettuccini.

    Generally speaking:

    1. Start with ¼ of the dough. Run it through the machine on level 1 (or the widest setting). At first, the dough will want to break apart, which is normal.
    2. Fold the dough in thirds, turn it 90 degrees, and run it through on level 1 again. Do this several times until the dough smooths out into a nice rectangle.
    3. Once you have a smooth rectangle, turn the dial up 1 step at a time, passing the dough through 1 or 2 times on each level. The dough will get thinner and longer as you go.
    4. Refer to your instructions for which level to stop at for the type of pasta you want to make.
    5. For lasagna sheets, you will only use the roller. When you've reached the right thickness, cut the sheets into rectangles to fit the length of your pan.
    6. To make spaghetti or fettuccini, switch from the roller to the cutting attachment. Run the pasta sheet through the cutter. Toss lightly with flour and twist the dough into nests or lay flat.

    Tips for Rolling and Cutting

    • Keep the unused dough covered to prevent it from drying out.
    • If the dough starts to feel sticky, dust both sides with flour to prevent it from sticking to the pasta maker.
    Gluten-free egg fettuccini dangling from the pasta cutter above a pile that has already fallen.

    Using a Pasta Extruder

    To make shapes like macaroni, rigatoni, bucatini, or fusilli, you will just follow the manufacturer's instructions on your pasta extruder.

    Tip: You will want a fairly stiff dough for this. If your dough is too soft or sticky, it will not work well in the extruder and your shapes will not hold. If your shapes are not holding up, knead some more flour into the dough and try again.

    Storage

    So you've made fresh pasta, now what? Well, the obvious answer would be to eat it! While fresh noodles can be cooked right away, you can also store them for use later!

    • After cutting the pasta, toss lightly with flour.
    • Allow it to rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature to dry out slightly so it doesn't stick together.
    • Wrap or place the pasta in an airtight container and refrigerate. Use within 3 days.
    • Fresh pasta can also be frozen in airtight containers for up to 4 weeks.

    Cooking Times

    Cooking times will vary depending on the size, shape, and thickness of your pasta. The best bet is to use the times as a general guide and taste to see if you think it's done.

    • Fresh pasta from a pasta maker or extruder: cook for 4-8 minutes depending on the size and thickness of the pasta.
    • Hand-rolled pasta: may take longer to cook, up to 15 minutes, depending on its thickness.
    • Lasagna sheets: blanch for 60 seconds in boiling water. Cool the pasta in cold water before layering in lasagna.
    Nests of gluten-free egg noodles lining a baking sheet.

    FAQ

    Do this gluten-free pasta fall apart easily?

    No, I have found these noodles to be very sturdy. They do not fall apart easily like some dried gluten-free pastas do.

    The lasagna sheets though are a little more difficult to work with after they are blanched, but can be pieced together as you layer them if they fall apart.

    Does this gluten-free pasta taste like regular pasta?

    Yes, this pasta has a similar taste and texture to regular homemade fresh pasta.

    Since the main ingredients are eggs and flour, using quality eggs and flour makes a difference. If you notice your flour has a distinct "flavor," then that will also be noticeable in this pasta.

    Do I have to refrigerate the dough before making pasta?

    Yes, it is important to refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flours to hydrate, which results in a smoother dough that is easier to work with.

    Why is my dough sticky?

    The dough should not be sticky. If it is, you need to add more flour.

    Why is my dough crumbly?

    If after kneading, the dough will not hold together and is crumbly, you need to add more moisture to the dough. Knead in a little water until you get a smooth dough.

    Why does my dough look shaggy when it comes out of the pasta roller?

    This happens when the pasta starts to stick to the rollers.

    Lightly dust pasta sheets with flour before passing them through the roller to prevent further sticking.

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    Recipe

    A nest of gluten-free egg noodles.

    Gluten-free Egg Noodles

    Katie | Wheat by the Wayside
    If you have gluten-free flour, eggs, and a pinch of salt, you've got everything you need to make fresh gluten-free egg noodles right at home! This rich pasta dough is pliable and easy to work with. You can even use it to make other pasta shapes, like lasagna, fettuccini, fusilli, or ravioli!
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    Prep Time 1 hr
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Resting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 38 mins
    Course Main Course
    Diet Gluten Free
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 172 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 300 grams or 2 ¼ cup Gluten-free 1:1 Flour Blend,, Cup4Cup Multipurpose or Caputo Fioreglut recommended.
    • ½ teaspoon table salt
    • 2 large whole eggs
    • 3 large egg yolks
    • plus enough water to equal 185 grams or ¾ cup total liquid.

    Instructions
     

    Make the Dough in Food Processor (Preferred Method)

    • Place the flour and salt in the bowl and pulse to combine.
    • If measuring the liquids by weight, place the measuring cup on scale and tare the scale to zero. Add the eggs and yolks to the measuring cup. Then add enough water to equal 185 grams or ¾ cup of total liquid. Whisk the eggs and water to combine.
    • Pour the eggs and water mixture into the flour. Turn on the food processor and let process until the mixture comes together into a ball.
    • Open the lid and touch the dough. If the ball is smooth and firm (slightly tacky is ok), you are done.
      -If the dough is overly sticky, add in a tablespoon of flour and mix again. Repeat until you have a firm, smooth ball of dough.
      -If the dough won't come together, add a few drops of water and process again. Let it process a bit to see if it comes together. Repeat until you have a firm, smooth ball of dough. Take care not to add too much water. 
    • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    Make the Dough by Hand

    • In a large bowl, whisk the flour and salt together.
    • If measuring the liquids by weight, place the measuring cup on scale and tare the scale to zero. Add the eggs and yolks to the measuring cup. Then add enough water to equal 185 grams or ¾ cup of total liquid. Whisk the eggs and water to combine.
    • Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the egg mixture.
    • Starting in the center and working out, stir the flour into the eggs.
    • When the flour is mostly incorporated, dump the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface or parchment paper. Knead the dough until it comes together into a stiff but smooth ball.
    • If the dough is very sticky, knead in more flour.
      If the dough is crumbly and won't hold together after kneading, knead in additional water a few drops at a time.
      The dough should be firm, smooth, and soft, like a stiff ball of playdough. Slightly tacky is ok.
    • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

    Cut Noodles with Pasta Roller and Cutter (Preferred Method)

    • **Follow the instructions included with your pasta roller if needed. These instructions are for the KitchenAid Pasta Roller Attachment but a similar method can be followed with most pasta rollers.**
      *At any point, if the pasta gets sticky you can sprinkle with a light dusting of gluten-free flour.
    • Divide the dough into four portions. Take one piece and flatten it into a disc. Keep unused dough covered to prevent it from drying out.
    • With the pasta roller attachment affixed to your stand mixer, turn the dial to the widest setting, setting 1. Turn the stand mixer on to speed 2.
    • Feed the dough through the pasta roller. It may look shaggy and fall apart, this is normal.
    • Take the pasta and fold it in thirds, like a letter. Pass the dough through the pasta roller again on setting 1. Do this 2-3 more times or until the dough forms a smooth sheet.
    • Turn the dial to the next smallest setting, setting 2. Pass the pasta sheet through the roller 1-2 times. Do not fold the dough over after passing it through.
    • Turn the dial to setting 3. Pass the pasta sheet through the roller 1-2 times. Stop here for thicker noodles.
    • Turn the dial to setting 4. Pass the pasta sheet through the roller 1-2 times. Stop here for egg noodles.
    • By now you should have a long thin sheet of pasta. Lay the pasta noodle flat and cut across the middle of the sheet to divide it half for easier cutting.
    • Remove the pasta roller and attach the fettuccine or desired cutter.
    • Turn on the stand mixer to speed 2. You can go up to speed 5 if desired.
    • Feed each pasta sheet through the cutter, catching the noodles as they come out the other side.
    • Place the egg noodles on a tray and cover with plastic wrap. Repeat these steps with remaining sheets. Once finished, you can cook the egg noodles immediately or store them in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 days.

    Cut Noodles by Hand

    • Take ¼ of the dough and place on a lightly floured surface. (Keep the rest of the dough wrapped to prevent it from drying out.) Roll the dough as thinly as possible into a rectangle about ⅛ - ¼ inch thick.
    • Loosely roll up the dough into a log shape. With a sharp knife, slice strips of dough into desired width.
    • Unroll the noodles and toss with a light dusting of flour. Form into nests or lay flat. Repeat with remaining dough.
    • Place the egg noodles on a tray and cover with plastic wrap. Repeat these steps with remaining dough. Once finished, you can cook the egg noodles immediately or store in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 days.

    Cooking the Egg Noodles

    • Cook the egg noodles in boiling, salted water for 2-8 minutes, depending on thickness. Hand cut noodles are usually thicker and will take about 8-15 minutes, depending on thickness.

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    Notes

    *You can use this dough to make other pasta shapes as well. If you have a pasta extruder or different pasta machine, follow the instructions for your particular machine or extruder.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2ouncesCalories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 182IUCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Dawn

      January 30, 2021 at 10:32 am

      I have been wanting to try making my own pasta (again) for some time. Have you ever made this with another gluten free flour blend? While I hear wonderful things about Cup 4 Cup, I can't do dairy. I have King Arthur flour blend right now (might try the other flour blend you recommended, I'm not familiar with it). My worry is I'll end up with noodles that dissolve when cooked, as that's is what has happened before. I want to add them to stewed chicken. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        January 30, 2021 at 11:45 am

        Hi Dawn, you can use other flours! I have made these with Pamela’s and Namaste and they both worked pretty well. They held their shape also. King Arthur was the only one I had trouble with but that may be because I just didn’t work in enough moisture. The dough was crumbly. As I continue to test and become more confident recommending other blends I’ll add them to the post!

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        • Sandy Tassinari

          December 11, 2022 at 9:28 am

          I also used King Arthur flour one to one and had a little difficulty with it holding together I did work it several times through the rollers. What other flour do you recommend to use? Thank you
          Sandy

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          • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

            December 23, 2022 at 12:28 pm

            Hi Sandy, Cup4Cup or Caputo Fioreglut are my top recommendations here. I too have found KAF to be the most finicky with this recipe. I've used Pamela's in the past and had decent results.

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    2. Jen

      April 05, 2022 at 9:10 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I have used this recipe weekly for the past four month to make rigatoni, fusilli, spaghetti & bucatini. I tried several other recipes and did not have good results. Knowing the texture you need is key to using the dough in the extruder. We are a happy gluten free pasta eating household

      Reply
      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        April 15, 2022 at 7:35 am

        Thanks for the review, Jen! So happy you and your family have been enjoying the recipe so much!

        Reply
    3. chris

      June 15, 2022 at 7:05 am

      Can you dry this fresh pasta as a way to preserve it just like one can when using wheat flour?

      Reply
      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        July 02, 2022 at 10:19 pm

        It will dry out as it sits but I haven't tried this on purpose, if that makes sense. So I don't have recommendations at this time!

        Reply
    4. Anna

      September 06, 2022 at 11:12 am

      How are you going to call a website "Wheat by the Wayside" and then recommend Caputo flour that contains wheat?

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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        September 12, 2022 at 10:07 am

        The name of my site is a play on words. I post gluten-free recipes, as I live with Celiac Disease not a wheat allergy. This site has and always will be full of gluten-free recipes. Caputo flour is certified gluten-free.

        Reply
        • Fosca

          January 14, 2023 at 8:13 pm

          Anna:

          Caputo’s Fiorglut is their gluten free flour blend … why do people have to be such haters I wonder?

          I had stomach cancer in 2007 and am always looking to ways to cook at home safely.

          Comments like yours make people not want to share their knowledge.

          Follow the link or do the research yourself.

          Reply
    5. Lauren

      November 16, 2022 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      This has been my GO TO recipe for pasta for over a year now- I’ve tried multiple others without fail. The cup for cup flour from target/Walmart is definitely the only flour that works for me.
      Made ravioli and lasagna with these noodles- I’ll never go back now! Thank you thank you.

      Reply
    6. Jeanne Monroe

      November 27, 2022 at 3:03 pm

      5 stars
      wow wow wow! these were so good! thank you for giving me back my life, well part of it we really enjoyed these in the homemade turkey soup last nite, and I love that you write the recipe with weighted amounts!! I don't know how other people can be sure if the amounts are correct when they use measuring cups???...Anyhoo, thanks again, these were just like the ole' wheat version, just better cuz no tummy ache. =D

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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        November 28, 2022 at 9:09 am

        So happy you loved the recipe! You just can't beat fresh homemade pasta!

        Reply
    7. Laurie Kerschen

      December 26, 2022 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      This was sooooo good! I used some almost bad basil and used the food processor method to combine it all. Used my new kitchenaid pasta roller. First one through broke up quite a bit, but after going through a few times it worked beautifully. Cut by hand into pappardelle sized strips. Thank you so much for such an easy, great pasta!!

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      • Katie | Wheat by the Wayside

        December 26, 2022 at 11:56 am

        So happy you enjoyed it! Yes, the first couple passes are always a bit shaggy but then it starts to come together. That basil addition sounds so good!

        Reply
    8. Denise Pelusch

      January 27, 2023 at 10:40 am

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe with my new pasta maker machine (Phillips compact) and it is just perfect! It really tasted awesome and it worked seamlessly with the machine. Love your recipes! Thank you!

      Reply

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