Heart-Shaped Pasta
Impress your loved ones with this delightful heart-shaped pasta recipe! Perfect for romantic dinners, Valentine's Day, or special occasions.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin or Pasta Machine
- Heart-Shaped Cutter
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Pasta Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or semolina flour for a firmer texture
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
For Color Variations (Optional)
- 2 tbsp beet puree for pink pasta
- 2 tbsp spinach puree for green pasta
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, create a well in the center of the flour. Add eggs, olive oil, and salt. If using color variations, mix in beet or spinach puree.
- Using a fork, slowly incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness using a rolling pin or pasta machine.
- Use a heart-shaped cutter to cut out pasta shapes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook heart-shaped pasta for 2-4 minutes until al dente.
- Drain and toss with your favorite sauce before serving.
Notes
✅ For extra flavor, mix in dried herbs like basil or oregano into the pasta dough.
✅ Serve with marinara, Alfredo, or pesto sauce for a romantic touch.
✅ Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
✅ Serve with marinara, Alfredo, or pesto sauce for a romantic touch.
✅ Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.