Sometimes the most comforting things come from the simplest ingredients. Flour, eggs, a little salt, a splash of olive oil, and a spoonful of sourdough starter that’s been faithfully waiting in the fridge. There’s something grounding about making pasta by hand -slowly, gently, without rushing. It invites us to pause, to press into the rhythm of kneading and rolling, and to remember that nourishment doesn’t always begin in the kitchen but often in the quiet places of the heart.
Homemade sourdough pasta has a way of reminding us that even scraps, the “discard” we might have thrown away can become something beautiful and satisfying. God does this with us too. Nothing is wasted in His hands.
So if your days have felt hurried or heavy, let this be an invitation to step into a slower moment. Tie on an apron. Dust the counter with flour. Let your hands remember the ancient work of turning simple ingredients into something warm and sustaining.
Here is a pared-down, easy version of sourdough pasta you can make on any cozy afternoon.
Simple Sourdough Pasta
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour (or a mix)
⅓ cup sourdough starter discard (unfed sourdough starter)
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
1–2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Mix the dough
Place the flour in a mixing bowl. In a smaller bowl, stir together the sourdough discard, eggs, olive oil, and salt. Pour the wet mixture into the flour and stir with a fork until clumps form. Add water a teaspoon at a time until the dough comes together. It should feel firm, not sticky. - Knead
Turn the dough onto a clean counter and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball and wrap tightly, let it rest for an hour or two on the counter. - Roll it out
Divide the dough into 2 pieces, keeping each wrapped until needed. Roll out one piece at a time using a rolling pin. Dust with flour as needed to prevent sticking. - Cut your pasta
Slice into noodles or your desired shape using a knife, pizza cutter, or pasta cutter. Lay the pieces on a board or drying rack for about 30 minutes before cooking. - Cook and enjoy
Boil in salted water until tender, usually just a few minutes. Serve with butter, olive oil, or your favorite sauce.
As you roll out each piece of dough, may it be a small reminder that God is always shaping and stretching us – not to overwhelm us, but to make us more tender, more open, more able to receive His goodness. Even simple things like flour and eggs can become a gift. And so can quiet moments in our kitchens.
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