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    Recipes » Main Course Recipes » Pasta

    Homemade Lasagna Noodles

    Published: May 18, 2021 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Marissa Stevens · 41 Comments

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    homemade lasagna noodle coming out of a manual pasta machine

    In less than an hour (including 30 minutes of pasta dough resting time), you can make delicate, silky homemade lasagna noodles.

    Final Pass of pasta dough through machine rollers

    My food processor pasta dough recipe is the fastest, easiest way I know to whip up a batch of fresh pasta dough. The machine does all of the mixing and kneading and requires just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of your time (recipe below). And though you can roll the dough by hand, a manual pasta machine makes this lasagna noodle recipe quick and easy.

    Ingredients You Need to Make Homemade Lasagna Noodles

    Homemade Lasagna Noodle Ingredients on a white marble board
    • Flour: All-purpose flour.
    • Salt: Kosher salt or half the amount of fine sea salt.
    • Eggs: Large eggs
    • Olive Oil: Ideally good, extra-virgin olive oil

    Lasagne is arguably the king of comfort food and one of the heartiest dishes in the Italian pasta repertoire. The layered, cheesy dish goes back to the Middle Ages in Naples, also the birthplace of modern day pizza, and may even be based on a similar dish enjoyed in Ancient Rome. So every time you make lasagna, you're part of the stacked dish's history!

    Lasagna recipes can vary greatly, from decadent meaty, cheesy versions like my Lasagna with Cottage Cheese to light and creamy vegetarian versions where vegetables are the star. What they all have in common is thin, supple, al dente pasta sheets, and that's just what these are. So use them in any and all of your favorite lasagna recipes. 

    homemade lasagna noodles on a floured baking sheet

    Rolling Pasta Dough by Hand

    If you don't have a machine for rolling your pasta, you can absolutely roll it out by hand with a rolling pin. You may even find it cathartic! If you go this route, I recommend letting the dough rest for 1 hour (instead of the standard 30 minutes) to allow the gluten to relax making the dough softer and easier to work with.

    Manual Pasta Machine Tips for Success

    1. As you roll the noodles thinner and longer, you'll want to gently support dough as it emerges from the pasta machine rollers.
    2. Note that thickness settings vary on different pasta machines. My instructions are for an Atlas machine (here's the one I use), please adjust to suit the brand of machine you're using.
    3. Use flour as necessary, but don't overdo it as too much flour can toughen your pasta.

    FAQ

    Do you have to boil fresh pasta for lasagna?

    You don't need to pre-boil fresh lasagna noodles. Just make sure that there is enough moisture in the sauce to soak into the noodles. Baking your lasagna covered with aluminum foil will retain more moisture than baking it uncovered.

    How long do you boil homemade lasagna sheets?

    If you prefer to pre-boil your homemade lasagna sheets, do so in boiling, salted water for 1 minute. Drain and gently rinse with cold water and arrange noodles flat in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel. 

    Should I cover lasagna with foil while baking?

    If you're using fresh noodles, covering your lasagna while baking will hold in moisture to ensure that your noodles cook properly.

    How thick should homemade lasagna noodles be?

    You'll want your noodles to be very thin as you won't be pre-boiling them before layering into the lasagna. Use the second to last setting on a manual pasta machine (on most machines it's #6) or 1mm thick.

    How do I store homemade lasagna noodles?

    You can refrigerate homemade noodles for up to 1 day or freeze for up to 1 month. To dry your noodles, arrange in a single layer on a lightly floured surface or clean kitchen towel. Let them stand at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, depending on the humidity and temperature of your kitchen. (A fan set to low speed directed at the noodles will speed this process.) When a noodle snaps instead of bends, you know it's properly dried. Dried fresh pasta will last 2 months or more when stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

    More Must-Try Italian Pastas

    • Lasagna with Cottage Cheese
    • Pappardelle Bolognese
    • Ragu Sauce
    • Pasta Aglio e Olio
    • Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
    • Pasta alla Norma

    How to Make Lasagna Noodles 

    Step 1: Pulse flour and salt together in food processor bowl then add egg and oil mixture and pulse until there is no dry flour. Process about 1 minute, or until mixture gathers up into a ball and breaks up a couple more times. Turn the machine off and gather the dough into a smooth ball with your hands. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.

    • flour and salt pulsed together in food processor bowl
    • egg and oil mixture added to flour and salt in food processor bowl
    • pasta dough ingredients starting to gather into a ball
    • kneaded dough in food processor bowl
    • food processor pasta dough ball

    Step 2: Divide fresh pasta dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll one piece a few times at the thickest setting, feeding the narrow edge through and folding into thirds as you would a letter between rolls for crisp, straight edges. Then roll one setting at a time until you reach the second thinnest setting (likely #6). Cut noodles to desired length and place in a single layer on a lightly floured baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough (be sure to dust noodles with enough flour between layers so they don't stick together).

    • fresh pasta dough cut into portions on floured wooden board
    • pasta dough after first pass in manual pasta machine
    • pasta dough folded into thirds
    • pasta dough second pass through pasta machine
    • pasta dough passing through manual pasta machine rollers getting thinner
    • Final Pass of pasta dough through machine rollers

    Step 2: Assemble your lasagna right away or store noodles as directed above.

    homemade lasagna noodles on a floured baking sheet
    Final Pass of pasta dough through machine rollers

    Homemade Lasagna Noodles

    Marissa Stevens
    Delicate, supple lasagna noodles are easy to make from scratch. No pre-boiling required!
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 40 mins
    Resting TIme 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 104 kcal

    Equipment

    • Manual Pasta Machine (see recipe notes for the one I use)

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour 272g
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Add flour and salt to the bowl of a food processor; pulse a few times to combine.
    • In a medium bowl, mix eggs and olive oil with a fork until just combined. Pour over flour mixture in food processor. Pulse several times until no dry flour remains. Process for about 1 minute, or until dough has gathered into a ball then broken into bead-like fragments and gathered into once or twice more. (This will both mix and knead the pasta dough.) If the dough gets stuck at any time, turn off the food processor and nudge the dough slightly and continue to process.
    • Remove the pasta dough from the food processor and shape with your hands into a smooth small and cover with plastic wrap. Let rest for 30 minutes or up to 1 hour at room temperature (the longer it rests, the softer and easier to work with it will be). (Roll out immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day.)
    • Dust a rimmed baking sheet generously with flour.
    • Divide dough into six equal pieces on floured work surface and cover five pieces loosely with plastic wrap. With your palm, flatten one piece into a rough rectangle about ½-inch thick; rub all over with flour. Feed one end through a manual pasta machine, beginning at the widest / lowest setting (1). Fold rolled dough into thirds, as you would a letter and roll it through again, feeding the narrow end through the machine; repeat this folding / rolling process three times, dusting with flour as needed.
    • Now you'll run the dough through progressively narrowing settings without folding. Turn dial to the next setting (2) and, feeding the narrow side first, run dough through again. Repeat at the next four settings (3, 4, 5, 6), stopping on the second to last setting. (For a shorter noodle, cut the dough in half crosswise before running through the pasta cutter.) Cut noodle into 2 equal pieces or your desired length and place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Lightly dust with flour. Repeat with remaining dough portions.
    • Use noodles in your favorite lasagna recipe!

    To Cook Noodles (Optional)

    • Cook fresh lasagna noodles in two batches in a generous amount of salted water until just tender, about 1 minute. Carefully transfer cooked sheets to colander and rinse briefly with cold water. Lay sheets flat in a single layer on clean, dry kitchen towels. Use immediately or keep covered for up to 1 hour at room temperature.

    To Freeze Noodles

    • Arrange in single layers separated by parchment paper on a parchment lined, lightly floured baking sheet and freeze for up to one month. Thaw pasta for several hours in refrigerator before using.

    Notes

    1. Here is the manual pasta machine I recommend. I've had mine for a couple of decades and it still works beautifully.
    2. As with all fresh pasta, the dough will start to oxidize and turn a green / gray if left in the refrigerator for more than 1 day. So be sure to make the noodles and use or freeze before then, as directed in the post.
    3. This recipe serves 10-12 if you're making a lasagna in a standard 9 x 13 x 3 baking dish. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 68IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Ronda says

      January 25, 2023 at 2:49 pm

      I made the lasagna noodle recipe the other day and it turned out perfect and was a delicious tasting noodle. This will be my go to recipe.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 25, 2023 at 3:04 pm

        I'm so happy to hear this, Ronda! Thank you for coming back to let me know.

        Reply
    2. Marsha says

      January 17, 2023 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      This will be my go to pasta recipe! I weighed my flour rather than measuring by the cup. So simple to make in the food processor, and the dough was very easy to work with!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 18, 2023 at 8:27 am

        This is wonderful to hear, Marsha! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know.

        Reply
    3. Brandy says

      January 12, 2023 at 10:45 am

      I did exactly as recipe says and my dough was hard and gritty. Not sure what happened.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 12, 2023 at 11:37 am

        Oh no, Brandy! I'm not sure either - if you tell me a little more I can try to help you figure it out.

        Reply
      • Darlene says

        January 16, 2023 at 12:06 pm

        5 stars
        Hi Brandy, Try using 00 Flour and sift your flour prior to measuring. Hope this helps.

        Reply
    4. Monica says

      December 25, 2022 at 2:50 pm

      Hello,
      I don't seem to find how long the lasagna needs to bake in the oven. Did I miss it? Please advise, thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        December 26, 2022 at 8:33 am

        Hi Monica! You can use these noodles for any lasagna recipe you like and follow its baking instructions, no need to boil the noodles first. Here's my Lasagna with Cottage Cheese recipe for one example.

        Reply
    5. Miranda Fackler says

      December 10, 2022 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      I made these noodles and assembled my lasagna in the morning. Refrigerated it until evening. I let it warm up to room temperature for 1 hour then baked it. It was perfect. Noodles were perfect texture. I was worried they would get too soft but they held up. I will 100% use this recipe again.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        December 12, 2022 at 11:21 am

        I love to hear this, Miranda! Thanks so much for your detailed cooking notes.

        Reply
    6. Murielle says

      July 19, 2022 at 5:43 am

      Very informative. The first site where detailed informations how to fold the dough thank you especially.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        July 19, 2022 at 11:25 am

        My pleasure, Murielle!

        Reply
    7. Savannah says

      April 29, 2022 at 5:11 pm

      4 stars
      I had to add an extra tablespoon of oil. The dough seemed really dry. I also learned when something says use a food processor, do it 😅

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 30, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Hi Savannah! The food processor does makes pasta dough making a lot easier. 🙂 There are so many factors that can affect the texture of pasta dough - I'm glad you adjusted the recipe for your environment.

        Reply
    8. Linda Gray says

      April 23, 2022 at 12:39 pm

      What if you don't have a pasta machine? Can it be rolled out?

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 26, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        Hi Linda! Yes, you can hand roll the dough and should be able to get 9 noodles from this recipe. I recommend dividing the dough into thirds, then roll and cut into 3 noodles per portion. Keep in mind that even thickness is more important than the noodle shape for even cooking.

        Reply
    9. Rascal says

      April 05, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Can I make these a day ahead, assemble the lasagna and cook the next day? Would the noodles hold up sitting in the sauce overnight?

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        April 06, 2022 at 9:11 am

        Hi there. I recommend baking lasagna with fresh noodles the same day you assemble it. But you can certainly bake it a day in advance and then reheat the next day (often it tastes even better reheated than when it was just baked).

        Reply
    10. Lori says

      January 30, 2022 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      First time making lasagna sheets from scratch and they came out perfect. I used a kitchen aid with pasta attachment for the sheeting part and it was so easy! The lasagna was amazing!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        February 03, 2022 at 10:15 am

        That's fantastic, Lori! Thank you for coming back to let me know!

        Reply
    11. Glenda Provost says

      January 02, 2022 at 10:59 am

      4 stars
      Its a good recipe , but needed a bit more eggs and oil so that the dough would form,

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        January 02, 2022 at 12:57 pm

        Hi Glenda! There are a few factors that can come into play with the amount of moisture required for pasta dough, including the temperature and humidity of your kitchen and the particular flour you use (some absorb more moisture than others).

        Reply
    12. Marge says

      November 14, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Made the lasagna with my sauce and will freeze it for two weeks i will let you know how it taste after Thanksgiving

      The dough was easy to make and easy to work with in the pasta machine
      Thanks for the recipe and the instructions

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        November 15, 2021 at 11:01 am

        My pleasure, Marge.

        Reply
    13. lowandslow says

      October 30, 2021 at 7:24 am

      Can the dough be made in my K/A stand mixer using the dough hook?

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        October 30, 2021 at 11:08 am

        I've made dough often in my stand mixer, but haven't tested this recipe in yet. My guess is that it would work just fine.

        Reply
    14. Lilliana says

      October 11, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these and they came out beautiful! They were so quick and easy. I was able to prep and cook everything else while the dough rested. It all came out delicious. Thank you very much for sharing.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        October 11, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        That's wonderful to hear, Lilliana! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know.

        Reply
    15. Bart says

      September 01, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      This is great! I am looking right now for the best homemade lasagna pasta recipe and i just yours☺️. This is the best of all the recipes that i have checked. Thank very much☺️🙏🇵🇭 God bless you🙏

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        September 01, 2021 at 5:08 pm

        My pleasure, Bart! I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    16. Ben | Havocinthekitchen says

      May 21, 2021 at 4:02 am

      So it's going to be a lasagna recipe next (However you might make us wait a bit longer until the final result and post a pasta sauce recipe next hehe) How exciting! Even raw, the lasagna noodles look so beautiful and inviting. You are certainly inspiring me to pull my pasta machine, too!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 24, 2021 at 8:16 am

        haha, Ben, you've got me figured out! Thank you!

        Reply
    17. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

      May 19, 2021 at 9:01 am

      5 stars
      These look so easy Marissa! I've never made them homemade. My girlfriend and I always make homemade pasta every summer. I'm thinking this should be our next recipe!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 19, 2021 at 11:03 am

        Fun! I hope you'll try them, Mary Ann.

        Reply
    18. David @ Spiced says

      May 19, 2021 at 4:13 am

      5 stars
      This post is inspiring me to pull out the pasta machine! I haven't made homemade pasta like this in ages, but it really is easy...and it makes such a difference in flavor! Excellent recipe, Marissa!

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 19, 2021 at 11:02 am

        Thanks, David! I hope you'll try these!

        Reply
    19. angiesrecipes says

      May 18, 2021 at 8:46 pm

      The pasta machine definitely a very useful kitchen toy when you are into the fresh noodles. Thanks for sharing such a lovely recipe, Marissa.

      Reply
      • Marissa Stevens says

        May 19, 2021 at 11:02 am

        Thank you, Angie!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          February 18, 2022 at 7:23 am

          5 stars
          I have never made homemade pasta, but can't find lasagna noodles in my area. My lasagna recipe uses 9 noodles. Can I get 9 noodles from this recipe? If so, should I go ahead and divide my dough into 9 pieces? Obviously, I'll be rolling them by hand. Thank you so much.

          Reply
          • Marissa Stevens says

            February 21, 2022 at 7:36 pm

            Hi Karen! Yes, you should be able to get 9 noodles from this recipe when hand rolling. I would divide the dough into thirds and cut into 3 noodles per portion. Keep in mind that the shape of the noodles is less important than the thickness for even cooking.

            Reply

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