Pasta

Prepare the Pasta Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs. Gradually mix in the flour with a fork until a dough forms.

Rest the Dough Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too dry, add water a little at a time. If it's too sticky, add more flour. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll the Dough Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. Take one part and flatten it with a rolling pin. Set your pasta machine to the thickest setting and pass the dough through. Fold the dough into thirds and pass it through the machine again. Repeat this process 2-3 times until the dough is smooth and uniform in thickness.

Thin the Dough Gradually decrease the thickness setting on the pasta machine and pass the dough through each setting once, until the desired thickness is reached. Dust the dough with flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Shape the Pasta Once the dough is thin enough, switch to the desired pasta shape setting on the machine (e.g. fettuccine, spaghetti, etc.). Pass the dough through the shaping rollers to cut the pasta into strips or shape as desired.

Cook the Pasta Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta for about 2-3 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Prepare the Sauce In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Combine Pasta and Sauce Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.

Garnish and Serve Serve the pasta hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.