Store-bought gluten-free pasta can be so expensive- try making your own at home! Make a big batch ahead of time and freeze for up to 3 months for an easy pasta dinner!
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
1 hr 10 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
3 tablespoons flax meal
¼ cup cold water (60 mL), divided plus 9 tablespoons
1 cup brown rice flour (125 g), plus more for dusting
1 cup quinoa flour (125 g)
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more for cooking
2 tablespoons olive oil
sauce of choice, for serving
grated parmesan cheese, to serve
Nutrition Info
Calories 245
Fat 8g
Carbs 37g
Fiber 4g
Sugar 0g
Protein 5g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a small bowl, whisk together the flax meal and 9 tablespoons of cold water. Set aside for 15 minutes, until thickened and gel-like.
2. Step
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the brown rice flour, quinoa flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Create a well in the center of the mixture. Pour the flax mixture, remaining ¼ cup (60 ml) cold water, and olive oil into the well. Begin to mix dough together with spatula, then transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead until dough comes together and there are no dry spots remaining. Transfer dough back into bowl and cover. Let rest for 20 minutes to allow the flours and xanthan gum to hydrate.
3. Step
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Step
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Season generously with salt.
5. Step
Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a flat rectangle. Working 1 portion at a time, lightly dust with flour and use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out to a long, thin rectangle about 3 inches (7 cm) wide and 12 inches (30 cm) long and ¹⁄₁₆-inch (1 ½ cm) thick.
6. Step
Feed the rectangle through a pasta roller, starting on the thickest setting and gradually increasing the setting with each pass until the dough is approximately half as thick, but not so thin that it tears.
7. Step
Cut the pasta sheets in half. Feed each half through a fettuccine cutter and twirl each portion into nests on the prepared baking sheet while you cut the rest of the pasta.
8. Step
Boil the pasta for 2-3 minutes, until al dente but not falling apart.
9. Step
Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce of your choosing.
