Duck eggs have a larger yolk than chicken eggs and lend a richer flavor to fresh pasta. Use these noodles as you would in any other pasta dish, just cut them to your need! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer's market.
Prep Time30 minutesmins
Resting Time30 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr
Course: Main Course, Pantry Staple, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: duck eggs, eggs
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Diet: Dairy Free, Vegetarian
Protein: Eggs
Servings: 6servings
Calories: 204kcal
Author: Mallory DeVries
Equipment
Rolling Pin
Large Pot
Plastic Wrap
Pasta Maker (we love the Atlas 150), optional
Food Processor (optional)
Pasta Drying Rack, optional
Ingredients
2cupsflour00, Semolina, or All-Purpose
2duck eggs*
1duck egg yolk*
salt
Instructions
Handmade Method: On a clean surface, measure out and pour the flour into a mound. Make a deep well in the center, using your clean hands. Put eggs, egg yolk, and salt into the well. Use a fork to slowly integrate the flour into the egg and then knead the dough for about 10 minutes. The dough ball should feel smooth.
Food Processor Method: Add flour and pulse a couple of times. Add remaining ingredients and pulse until the texture is course and crumbly. Remove the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes until a smooth elastic ball forms.
Flatten and wrap in plastic wrap. Let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Roll the dough onto a floured surface with a rolling pin and either cut with a knife or use a pasta machine. Cook in boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes if using fresh. Alternatively, hang pasta or twirl into "nests" to dry for storage.