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Homemade Pici Pasta

Homemade pici pasta is a rustic Tuscan classic known for its thick, chewy strands that soak up any sauce beautifully. This traditional hand-rolled spaghetti is easy to make at home and perfect for pairing with cacio e pepe, tomato sauce, or a rich ragù.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Resting time in refrigerator1 hour
Total Time1 hour 22 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: homemade pasta
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 63kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 cups of all-purpose flour (1 kilo or 35 ounces, spooned and leveled, not packed)
  • 10 egg whites
  • ½ glass white wine 6 ounces
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

Mix the Dry Ingredients

  1. Pour the flour into a large bowl and add the salt.

Add Wet Ingredients

  1. Drizzle in the olive oil and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Add the white wine, stir again, then mix in the egg whites. Use your hands to bring the dough together.

Form and Rest the Dough

  1. Transfer the dough onto a clean work surface and knead it until it forms a smooth ball. Place it back in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for one hour.

Roll Out the Dough

  1. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place it on a floured surface. Roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s about ¼ inch thick.

Cut and Shape the Pici

  1. Trim the edges into an even circle, cut the dough into two equal parts, and slice into thin strips with a pizza cutter. Brush off any extra flour, then roll each strip with your hands from the center outward until long and even.

Prepare to Boil

  1. While you finish rolling the pici, bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Flour and Arrange

  1. Lay the rolled noodles in a single layer on a floured cookie sheet to prevent sticking.

Cooking pici pasta

  1. Bring a large pot (about 5 liters) of water to a rolling boil. Once it’s bubbling, add a generous amount of salt and drop in the noodles. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until perfectly al dente. Lower the heat halfway through to prevent the water from boiling over.
  2. Drain the pasta and toss it right into your favorite sauce while it’s still warm.

Nutrition Disclaimer

Please keep in mind that the nutritional information presented below is an approximation and may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

Notes

  • Use about ¼ cup of either semolina or all-purpose flour on the cookie sheet to keep the noodles from sticking.
  • If two or more people are rolling the dough, it should take around 20 minutes.
  • For thicker noodles, the cooking time may increase to about 12 minutes.
  • Let the dough rest for at least an hour before rolling. This relaxes the gluten and makes it easier to shape the pici evenly.
  • If the dough feels too dry while rolling, lightly wet your hands or sprinkle a few drops of water over the surface (but avoid adding too much or it’ll get sticky).

Nutrition

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 515mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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