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    Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta

    Published: Oct 27, 2017 · Modified: Oct 9, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta is the best homemade pasta recipe that tastes so much more delicious than boxed varieties! Use it in a delicious main dish or serve it as a yummy side dish!

    Front view of cooked Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta being pulled out of a colander with wooden tongs

    I went many years in my life only eating fresh, homemade pasta from scratch.

    I had the time to be a little bit of a food snob, I couldn't help help it! I prefer this this Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta to anything that can be found in the store (and I love using it to make recipes like this pesto pasta or this pasta primavera)

    And even though it might sound intimidating, it's really not! Making your own pasta is actually really easy and fun.

    Once you eat homemade noodles it is so hard to ever eat store-bought varieties again. I got over it when I had my third baby and my life forever changed (read: I didn't have the time or energy to make everything from scratch anymore).

    However, now that I have older kids who love to cook with me, we've started making this whole wheat pasta again as a fun way to spend time together in the kitchen.

    front view of a stack of raw Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta

    Perfect recipe for entertaining! 

    Pasta dishes are great to make when you need to feed a crowd! So whenever we have friends over for a yummy Italian dinner, I usually break out my pasta machine and make this Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta from scratch. I really think it gives the meal an extra special touch.

    It took me about a year to create what I believe to be the perfect Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta recipe. I tested different methods, ingredients and ratios until I got it just right. So here are a few tips and tricks to making this recipe!

    homemade whole wheat pasta before cooking covered in flour on a baking sheet

    How to Make Whole Wheat Pasta Dough

    • Use a Food processor. In this recipe, the dough is made in the food processor, which means that it's easy! Just process the ingredients until the dough forms a ball and then knead it until it's no longer sticky.
    • Rolling. I have a version of this pasta maker and I love it. Always start the rolling process on a thicker (lower number) setting and gradually roll it thinner until the desired thickness is achieved. My sequence is usually 2, 4, 5, 6. My maker goes up to a 7, but I prefer to stop at 6!
    • Cutting. Usually a pasta maker comes with the option to cut two different sizes of noodles. I like the thicker ones (pictured here), but again it's totally preference! You can also use a pasta cutter and cut the dough into squares by hand to make homemade ravioli!
    homemade whole wheat pasta before cooking covered in flour on a baking sheet

    How to cook fresh whole wheat pasta from scratch:  

    • Cooking. Fresh pasta cooks in a fraction of the time that it takes to cook boxed, dried pasta.We're talking 2-3 minutes and it's done! You'll notice the noodles start floating to the top, and that's when to take them out of the boiling water.
    • Large batch. This recipe makes a lot of noodles. If you want less, simply halve the recipe. It makes so much you will need to cook them in batches, so do not dump out the water!

    Serve

    Serve this pasta in your favorite dishes. Here are some suggestions

    • Toss it in some homemade pesto sauce to make pesto pasta.
    • Use it to make pasta primavera.
    • Make this avocado pasta sauce and serve it as a meatless main dish.
    • Serve it as a side dish to this baked pesto chicken.
    Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta topped with pasta sauce, parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

    FAQs about Homemade Pasta

    Is whole wheat pasta healthy?

    Yes! This whole wheat pasta is loaded with fiber & nutrients and even protein. Plus it is made from scratch so it doesn't have any preservatives or unwanted ingredients.

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes, you can double this recipe! Use the 2X button for ingredient measurements.

    How do you store homemade pasta?

    Store cooked pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Can I freeze this whole wheat pasta?

    Yes, you can freeze the noodles before or after cooking. To do this, lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash-freeze them until hard. Then transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. I prefer to freeze cooked pasta. If you freeze the noddles before they're cooked you can put the frozen noodles directly into boiling water to cook them.

    a colander filled with Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta noodles after cooking

    Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe: Substitutions 

    This is a recipe I do not recommend tampering with at all. It took me a long time to develop the perfect noodle and I wouldn't them to not turn out amazing for you.

    There are two ways you could change the recipe and still have perfect results:

    1. Flour. You can use only all-purpose flour for this recipe, but you may need to add a touch more than is called for. You cannot use all whole wheat flour because recipe will turn out super dense if you do.
    2. Olive oil. Any neutral oil works well in this recipe. Avocado and canola are two varieties I have used successfully!
    a colander filled with Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta noodles after cooking

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    Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta from Scratch

    Laura
    This Homemade Whole Wheat Pasta is the best homemade pasta recipe that tastes so much more delicious than boxed varieties! Use it in a delicious main dish or serve it as a yummy side dish!
    5 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Resting time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories 134.8 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
    • 1 tsp sea salt
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 TBS olive oil
    • 3 TBS water
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    Instructions
     

    • Put all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour & salt into the container of your food processor fitted with an “S” blade.
    • Pulse to combined.
    • Add eggs, olive oil and water and process until the mixture just starts to form a ball.
    • Dump dough onto a floured surface and knead until it is firm and not sticky (about 4-5 minutes).
    • Place dough ball on a well-floured surface and cover it with a bowl. Let it stand for at least 1 hour.
    • Separate your dough into 8 equal pieces.
    • Roll a piece of dough using a pasta maker into a rectangular sheet. Start at a low thickness setting (I usually start at 2) and increase until the dough has reached your desired thickness (I prefer a “6” on my pasta machine, which goes as high as 7).
    • Once you have a thin rectangular sheet, pass it through the pasta cutter attachment of your pasta maker, using whatever shape noodle you prefer.
    • Hang on a rack or set on a cooling sheet to harden.
    • Repeat with remaining portions of dough until you have used them all.
    • Allow the pasta to air dry for at least 15 minutes and up to 12 hours (to prevent it from clumping together while it’s cooking).
    • When you’re ready to cook, bring water to a boil using a large pot,
    • Cook half of the pasta for 2-3 minutes (the noodles will float), in the boiling water.
    • Use tongs to remove the cooked noodles and place them in a colander to drain, but DO NOT DISCARD WATER! Save the water and cook the second half of the noodles.
    • Drain and serve!

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    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions: 

    • Flour. You can use only all-purpose flour for this recipe, but you may need to add a touch more than is called for. You cannot use all whole wheat flour because recipe will turn out super dense if you do.
    • Olive oil. Any neutral oil works well in this recipe. Avocado and canola are two varieties I have used successfully!

    Store

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Freeze

    You can freeze the noodles before or after cooking. To do this, lay them out in a single layer on a baking sheet and flash-freeze them until hard. Then transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months. I prefer to freeze cooked pasta. If you freeze the noddles before they're cooked you can put the frozen noodles directly into boiling water to cook them.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 134.8kcalCarbohydrates: 22.1gProtein: 5.6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 200.3mgPotassium: 43.6mgFiber: 2.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Carrie

      February 01, 2023 at 10:53 am

      If you freeze after cooking do you just defrost and toss with sauce?

      Reply
    2. Roua

      August 12, 2022 at 9:15 am

      Hello
      Thanks for sharing the recipe.
      Can i use juste whole wheat flour without adding all purpose flour?

      Reply
      • Laura

        August 12, 2022 at 7:04 pm

        The pasta will be more dense.

        Reply
    3. Dawn

      February 09, 2022 at 3:52 pm

      Can you make this using an extruder? I want to make some penne or macoroni?

      Reply
    4. Christine

      January 08, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      Question: I halved the recipe and it was dry, would not combine. Can I add 1 more egg?

      Reply
    5. Michael

      September 08, 2021 at 8:46 am

      Any thoughts on using semolina instead of all-purpose?

      Reply
    6. Afroze Hamid

      August 09, 2021 at 4:27 am

      This is the best whole wheat pasta i have come across and a perfect quantity to store as well!

      Reply
    7. Sarah

      May 10, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Question: being new to pasta making (I've only made spinach pasta) I see that I need to let the pasta sit for at least 15 minutes...do I flour the "nests" before they sit?
      Thanks in advance!

      Reply
    8. Bill

      April 30, 2021 at 5:46 am

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe a few times now and it’s always a hit. I use my own fresh milled flour and it’s works great! I have used it to make spaghetti with my kids but the crowd favorite is when I make carbonara! Tonight I am hosting a double birthday party for friends and will be making carbonara myself, and I’ll be making another batch of noodles for my Italian friend from New Jersey to use with his sauce and meatballs he is bringing. Don’t worry, another friend is bringing chicken and there will be plenty of wine! Many recipes are tricky in the Colorado altitude, but yours seems to work just fine if I follow the instructions! I always make sure to weigh my wheat berries before milking them. 125 grams per cup needed works like a charm!

      Reply
      • Paul

        March 27, 2023 at 5:39 am

        5 stars
        Hi Bill, I enjoyed your comment and appreciate the conversion - for those like myself who don't traditionally work in 'cups' - though I have pretty much abandoned the lbs and oz and pints etc I grew up with.
        I was curious about your use of the term "milking the berries" - sounds more like soaking them and then squeezing them: that would certainly produce something like 'milk'.

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