The Best Way To Make Pasta From Scratch | Epicurious 101

Professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto returns with another Epicurious 101 class, this time teaching you how to make restaurant-quality pasta at home - from scratch. Sure, it can be a little more convenient to buy a box of pasta from the supermarket. With a few simple ingredients and a little technique though, you could be having so much more. And you know what? You deserve it.
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Disclaimer: The gnocchi board featured in this episode was handmade by Frank Proto. Various gnocchi boards exist for purchase, like the one linked above.
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Directors: Matthew Hunziker, Gunsel Pehlivan
Director of Photography: Jack Belisle
Editor: Michael Imhoff
Talent: Frank Proto
Sr. Culinary Director: Kelly Janke
Producer: Mel Ibarra
Culinary Producer: Jessica Do
Culinary Associate Producer: Leslie Raney
Line Producer: Jen McGinity
Associate Producer: Michael Cascio
Production Manager: Janine Dispensa
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Cam Op: Kirsten Potts
Audio: Amelia Palmer
Production Assistant: Sophie Pulver
Post Production Supervisor: Andrea Farr
Post Production Coordinator: Scout Alter
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araújo
Assistant Editor: Diego Rentsch
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 Chapter 1 - Dough
5:00 Chapter 2 - Shaping
10:08 Chapter 3 - Cooking
13:53 Conclusion
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Shop for the products Frank uses to make pasta! Matfer Bourgeat Dough Scraper: amzn.to/3dBCER4 (Similar) Gnocchi Board amzn.to/3ffmzkq KitchenAid: amzn.to/3S781BX KitchenAid Flat Roller Attachment: amzn.to/3R7WtNC Made In Stainless Steel: amzn.to/3f8iPBj Cuisinart Spider: amzn.to/3C4NgkX Le Creuset Pot: amzn.to/3R2vOSx When you buy something through our retail links, we earn an affiliate commission.

[@suepreston4942]

He built Kitchen Aid🎉

[@jesusadrianramirezparedes9676]

you had already posted this video before

[@Kurokitty23]

How much flour do you use

[@melodyssong4916]

Frank could tell me that he made his own water from scratch and I would believe him.

[@joanreynolds955]

He figured out how to bond the hydrogen and oxygen molecules in just the right way.

[@morganmcallister2001]

He used a condenser to pull the water straight from the air just like his nonna taught him.

[@broma3974]

@@morganmcallister2001 after cultivating that air just right! He made sure to have all the right plants and herbs growing in that air at the right ratios to get the most delicious air for his condensed water.

[@RadiantUniverse]

😂😂😂

[@TheFierywaters]

Of course he made his own kitchen equipment from scratch. The man not just embraces his meme, he flaunts it!!

[@tabijozwick]

Frank is the Chuck Norris of cooking

[@The_Timinator]

I've made a bunch of my cooking Utensils too. The great thing about making them out of Wood is they won't scratch Non-Stick Pans, Pots or Trays either.

[@allgoodthingsarewildfree8011]

I couldn’t find the channel he mentioned he made it on. Anyone have any luck?

[@user-yb4dz3oe6y]

@@allgoodthingsarewildfree8011 I found it. kzbin.info

[@SavageGreywolf]

@@allgoodthingsarewildfree8011 I'm pretty sure that was a joke, but Chef Frank's KZbin channel is "ProtoCooks With Chef Frank" He has crossover vids with other people on Epicurious and from elsewhere- he's done things with Emily (Her channel is "No Expert with Emily Duncan") as well as Chef Penny and others.

[@nini-ux9we]

Frank: A tree in my backyard fell down and i made my own gnocchi board. Me and the whole Epicurious family: *of course you did frank….. of course you did*

[@TinyJ8191]

Ha! Literally, my exact words! 😂

[@allgoodthingsarewildfree8011]

I couldn’t find the channel he mentioned he made it on. Anyone have any luck?

[@KyleBaran90]

Guilty! Hahahaha

[@charismagibson12]

Exactly an authentic Proto Project

[@1601tgc]

I read this comment before watching the video and thought you were engaging in a bit of sarcastic hyperbole given the whole ‘made from scratch’ vibe of these videos…. Didn’t realise he literally did do it hahaha

[@jasonxhx7854]

Man, huge appreciation for explaining *WHY* you're doing those steps.

[@mattsturgess1545]

Well there would no point in making a video otherwise 😂

[@jasonxhx7854]

@@mattsturgess1545 a lot of people make videos and explain the processes but not *why* you make those choices. Successful teaching is a two part process, both how and why.

[@emirmontazeri]

Wow, I’m so early that Frank is still harvesting his wheat

[@EmilyDuncan]

Oh wow, I accidentally logged on at the second this was posted 😂 love this! Wish it’d been posted before I had to make that ravioli and fettuccine… ❤

[@ivy_inferno]

I love Frank so much! And he's a very good teacher

[@TheMrCC21]

Considering he is a culinary instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education...

[@KyleSantisi]

Also a teacher at my school

[@gsent56]

Making fresh pasta doesn't need a lot of ingredients, except time. But absolutely worth it!!

[@TeenagePrince72]

Frank I made pasta from scratch on my own at 17 because your instructions were so easy 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@fionagibson7529]

The way he kneads the dough is the exact same way I was taught to prep clay before sculpting, to get rid of all the air pockets and evenly distribute the moisture!

[@bigg5198]

3:05 “My dough is nice and elastic, I’m gonna wrap it in a piece of plastic” That is a really nice rhyme

[@dakotamarie9522]

This makes me so excited for pasta next semester in culinary school! Love your explanations and teaching style, Chef!

[@KaptenShambles]

I'm saddened he didn't show the part where he grew his own wheat for the 00 flour

[@jandramardges3368]

You may laugh, but I did just that in my back yard garden!☺️

[@1601tgc]

His next video is building the mill that mills the wheat into the flour

[@-aku2805]

Never gonna do this myself but it's really interesting to watch

[@The_Timinator]

Ya never know, my Son and I made Ravioli once a month for years when he was a Teenager. It's actually fun to do, we would try different fillings every time. He and I played Video Games together on the Weekend and we'd take a break and go make the dough, play some more games, then go roll it out, I have a Hand Crank Pasta Machine, so I would crank and feed and he would catch and fold. The Ravioli gizmo I have is like an Ice Cube Tray you lay the flat pasta over the tray and press the dough down into the "cup" and then spoon in your filling and then another layer of Pasta on top to seal the Ravioli and a Roller that came with it was pressed and rolled over the Pasta and the Tray had a nice edge that cut the Ravioli apart. Yeah it's a little work but, MOST good cooking is... A cool Date Night Meal with a Special Person for sure.

[@brendafox5241]

Just bought a pasta maker. I ‘m excited thinking about try this. Thanks for showing how to properly knead the dough. Lots of good information.

[@judichristopher4604]

You just saved me a LOT OF $$$$$ I was going to buy me a Pasta Maker and a Kitchenaid mixer NOW... All I need is to buy the Kitchenaid mixer to do my pasta... YEAH...

[@ColombianLNP]

Lol frank ! The only reason we don't see him every episode is because he is either growing, making, or waiting for just the right ingredient lol gota love him. Cheers from your biggest fan in Colombia amigos !

[@LasTCursE69]

Always nice to see a new video with Frank! He is a great chef and has an awesome vibe to him :)

[@ayom5600]

Chef Proto woodworking his way to better to kitchen utensils, not surprised anymore just impressed.

[@fabsilhouette]

My fav pasta making video ever. I actually learned to make pasta on vacation in Florence. I needed a brush up. You provided great guidance. Thank You Chef

[@estherhurst3707]

Thank you for showing all of the different ways to shape pasta without any fancy equipment! This makes me less intimidated to try!

[@edwardlopez633]

Need more vids with Frank!

[@ilkerozis]

It's just a video a little longer than 14 minutes but with great details and tips. It's very helpful for beginners like myself. Thank you very much Frank.

[@alexispaquette7959]

This has been the most helpful and enjoyable KZbin watch I’ve had possibly ever. The perfect kitchen video. Thank you!!!

[@nfjudr]

3:05 "My dough is nice and elastic, I'm gonna wrap it in a piece of plastic" Not only a great cook, but also a poet!

[@danielabourne3057]

Frank you’re a FANTASTIC chef and an even better teacher ❤

[@KyleSantisi]

He’s a teacher at my school

[@furayar]

I appreciated the very clear explanation of why/how you were doing what you were doing. Incredible explanations. Thank you!

[@NinajGful]

I absolutely love this man and his teaching style

[@dannyatherton8892]

Hi Frank, Your getting this comment from an Liverpool man Living here in France, I am new to Pasta cooking and need all the help i can get and understand, And you are the one i can understand and learn from, you do a good job and do not leave out the reason why something is done, These little things make all the difference Thank you big guy and keep doing what you do and how you do them.

[@melissamartin31]

Just made my first batch of cavatelli. Thank you Frank. They were wonderful!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Thank you for this video, and indeed pasta is so easy to make. And I love the homemade gnocchi board, it reminds me of some pasta grannies episodes.

[@arkticbluff9672]

Made my own pasta, and it went as well as it could have for my first time! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Sam-iz2ww]

I just finished making some pasta for the first time and my parents and siblings loved it thank you. ❤

[@Fantasia5417]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial, Frank! I just bought the 3-piece pasta making kit for my Kitchenaid mixer. I have also bought 00 Flour - I'm going to make the egg & flour pasta dough. This was informative and very well done. Happy New Year!

[@christa1ynn]

wow, you’ve really inspired me to make my own pasta. made it look easy to do at home. wish me luck.

[@MaryvelFriesen]

You are a great teacher! Exactly what was looking for! Thank you!

[@ttpp374]

I've watched probably 30 videos on making fresh pasta dough and every time my dough turned out so firm you couldn't even knead it. The way he explained why you make the volcano and slowly incorporate the flour made so much sense. My first attempt after watching this my pasta turned out perfectly!

[@naveentata1539]

Can you tell me how much is one cup of flour like 200 grams or what please

[@ttpp374]

@@naveentata1539 I don't measure out the flour any more. Just use about one egg per person and a generous pile of flour. You don't have to use all the flour in your pile just incorporate it until it's the consistency you want

[@tmason1636]

@@naveentata1539one cup of flour is 140-150 grams.

[@meddena]

Yay Frank!!! I can't believe this just came out, I just messed up my homemade pasta an hour ago hahaha and now i even know why!

[@RandallD30]

I just made some pasta following this recipe and it was amazing. I have never made fresh pasta but, it maybe tough to eat out of a box again

[@SquishyWaffle]

3:05 started rhyming hahaha “my dough is nice and elastic im gonna put in some plastic”

[@AdventureTimeLoui]

I made the best pasta I’ve ever eaten because of this video!! Wow I’m shook thank you for this!!!

[@pablosepulveda1435]

This was amazing, thank you for being thorough with your explanation, super helpful and appreciated

if you did not mention that proto makes, i would never found out you have own youtube channel as well! One of the best cooks here on Epicurious, skill and personality wise!

[@mda3006]

Very simple yet informative. Thank you sir

[@kred792]

any video with Frank is an automatic like

[@Rooster_16]

Thank you so much I have always wanted to make pasta I only have a problem with how not to make it dry but other than that this was a really great video well explained 😊

[@azkarusydan6039]

but I have tree in my backyard, and I made this board my self! Aah, yes. The classic old Frank. Never change Frank, never change

[@josevilla7648]

My daughter is 2 and she loves pasta ! I like cooking but most of my coming is Mexican stuff she will love some pasta ! I like to transfer my love through food to the ones I love .

[@jasreallySUCCS]

Gosh!! One of THE best tutorials EVER!! Wow!! I feel like I can actually do this 😂😂

[@FernandoPerez-uz3bt]

Great video, great 101!! Thanks Frank! you are a genius!!!!! I really enjoy yours videos!, and of course i love cook! Some day you could do asado argentino!!!

[@happyBeaversKitchen]

Great instruction! Thank you.

[@triptrapper4728]

Awesome Video Chef Thanks You... Your the Chef

[@arlenemurphy804]

Frank. Love your video. Have all the equipment just need motivation. Will try laminating my pasta next time.

[@dgetzelman]

Great video…very informative and entertaining. Thanks

[@JohnPMiller]

You can freeze your homemade egg pasta. Divide into portions you'll use, flour it well, then freeze in separate sealed containers. Put it in the boiling water while still frozen.

[@JacquouilleLaFripouille]

Great instructor!

[@user-bt6xx6vu7d]

Best instructor, I like ur method . V easy and effective. Keepup z goodwork

[@JohnHausser]

I’m not gonna lie! I’m a lazy guy and I will never do it myself but it’s always interesting! Nice job Frank 👍 Cheers from San Diego California

[@Viittis]

I always give Proto thumbs up!

[@armyqt]

Great video! Thank you.

[@chrisdiane8429]

Thank you so much for sharing this with me 🙏🥂🤗

[@PurebreedFLA]

This was great. Thanks!

[@user-cf9cd8pt5c]

I would LOVE to learn how to cook or like bake me personally thinks it’s fun and for me pasta is a nice and easy start❤ thanks for the tutorial😊

[@meloncornets3034]

Got a pasta machine for christmas. Excited to use it.

[@marycarleton6091]

Perfect video!👏👏👏

[@davidarmillie4226]

I love the fork technique! I would add additional spices to the egg though.

[@elleo3441]

Okay I’m ready for the sauce tutorial now!

[@Hijinx44]

excellent teacher!!

[@brynndalesio502]

Thank you very much I watched this video and made my own.

[@tabiripetrovich517]

My hungarian great-grandmother had that device you were using. Gnocci board? When i visited Hungary i was amazed by tge culture around the pasta. The rolling board was a piece of art, mostly given by boys to the girl who they wanted to marry. They burned the name of the girl into the board. Ladies used it for a lifetime, they took care of it like as if it was gold. When october hit, they used to gather in somebody's house to make "snailshell pasta" as they calked it, and they were rolling tge pasta for hours. Meanwhile they were singing and telling stories and the kids were playing by the fire - it must have been amazing. It made me think if what we have lost by adjusting to the modern life.

[@proteinpapi7595]

I am hungarian and I can confirm

[@hulkamabob291]

This actually making me so hungry.

[@MichaelRicksAherne]

I want to go to Frank's school and I don't even want to be a professional chef. Just love the way he teaches.

[@morriganwitch]

Frank is my hero xxx

[@ask_asha]

He explains stuff really well!

[@Er_Guille]

Beware of the comment sending you to Telegram. It’s a scam.

[@AnimeshDas108]

3:04 "My dough is nice and elastic, so I am gonna wrap it in a plastic" damn....

[@YouFood94]

Grande chef la pasta sembra davvero perfetta, complimenti

[@BasNunnikhoven]

Looks very tasty!

[@user-zl3ey9vy7y]

great recipe

[@ask_asha]

'My dough is nice and elastic now I'm gonna put it in some plastic' lol fantastic

[@Er_Guille]

Beware of the comment sending you to Telegram. It’s a scam.

[@succmarbals910]

They call me Mr bombastic

[@succmarbals910]

Mr ro ro mantic

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.... GREAT TEACHER (and I am a great teacher) ... not as good as you... but hope one of these days I will be... "Bravo Darling... Bravo"

[@deborahclayton3101]

Wow…so many rude comments. What kind of people watch pasta demos. Lol I found this to be very informative as I do like to host a homemade pasta feast every winter. Perfect comfort on a cold winters night.

[@fernieu3537]

I will try this!

[@exquisitecandy2684]

Thank you so much!!!

[@nk4826]

Chef, I'm obsessed with your video.

[@TerminaC7]

i never knew it was so easy to make pasta.. if i'm not drained tomorrow i'm gonna make this!

[@SURok695]

"Oh, it's a video how to make my own pasta from a scratch!" *Sees Frank* "Nevermind, I don't have the tears of 33 virgins from mount Fuji"

[@DanaAngelaAlexisMiller]

I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT NOW about trying to make homemade pasta after this! I think I can do it now. 😃😃

[@markfcoble]

Thanks! Needed a reminder...

[@organicgardenmamavictoriab2768]

Beautiful pasta.I live Nona style because I'm have no money

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

Ohhhhhhh this is new for me This is wonderful

[@roospike]

Nice, thank you sir. 🌾

[@_Toxicity]

For me, the problem with homemade pasta is when you're feeding 4-7 people and everyone is going to eat seconds and want leftovers for the next day. That's a LONG time investment to make pasta. But thanks to these videos, I have tried it when I am cooking for just myself. Thanks!

[@eviberlusconi3243]

Well done 👍

[@LongBeachDragon]

"Put it in your mouth hole." OMG. I had to stop the video because I was laughing so hard. Chef Proto definitely makes his videos fun.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

I’d happily go to cooking with this guy. Pity I don’t live on the same continent!

[@olecranon]

Thank you

[@robinwheeler789]

Great information! I have been wanting to make my own pasta. which recipe would be the one to use for ravioli?

[@deansnipah1392]

I use 100g AP flour, 100g semolina and 2 eggs. 1 egg per 100g of flour. And a pinch of salt. I personally like to wisk the eggs first in a cup, and then pour over flour. Super fast, super easy

[@magnabhb5392]

1:32 THANK YOU!!! Well not today. But i used to be scared of making a mess on the kitchen. If i knew that you could use the mixer to make the dough i would've done it sooner. You are the first one i saw saying you have that option. And for the smartasses on the block. In theory the mixer could screw up the dough( Like making too much gluten, making the dough too chewy) and yeah it is a reason for people to be afraid of trying it without someone saying it's okay to do so

[@Er_Guille]

Beware of the comment sending you to Telegram. It’s a scam.