Ingredients
Equipment
Method
How to Freeze the Pasta
- Prepare your pasta: Make fresh egg pasta using your favorite method. (I use my KitchenAid pasta roller and cutter - see my step-by-step guide linked above.)
- Line container: Place a sheet of parchment paper in the bottom of a freezer-safe container.
- Form nests: Lightly swirl a portion of pasta into a nest shape and set it on the parchment. Repeat until you have one layer.
- Dust with flour: Sprinkle a small amount of flour over the nests to prevent sticking.
- Add more layers: Place another sheet of parchment over the pasta and repeat until your container is full.
- Seal & freeze: Close with a tight-fitting lid and place directly into the freezer.
- Storage time: Fresh egg pasta will keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months.
How to Cook the Frozen Pasta
- Boil water: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Salt or oil the water if that’s how you usually cook pasta.
- Add nests: Drop 1–3 frozen pasta nests directly into the boiling water. Do not overcrowd the pot.
- Cooking times: Spaghetti 3–4 minutes, Fettuccine 6–7 minutes. For al dente, reduce time slightly and taste-test.
- Serve hot: Drain gently and serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Always cook pasta directly from frozen. Thawing can cause it to clump.
- Test doneness by tasting a strand, not by throwing spaghetti at the wall.
- This freezing method works best for long noodles like spaghetti or fettuccine. Stuffed pastas (like ravioli) can be frozen too, but require a slightly different approach.
Storage
- Frozen: Store pasta nests in a sealed freezer container for up to 2 months.
- Cooked leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or sauce.
Serving Ideas
Pair with your favorite sauces for a quick weeknight dinner. One of our family’s go-to meals is this creamy shrimp alfredo fettuccine: https://farfromthefarm.com/shrimp-alfredo-fettuccine/How to Make Fresh Egg Pasta with your KitchenAid
https://farfromthefarm.com/homemade-pasta-recipe-with-kitchenaid-attachments/Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.