Homemade Parpardelle

1. Whisk the “00” flour and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, then make a well in the center. Whisk the whole eggs and egg yolk with the olive oil and 2 tablespoons water in a measuring cup, then pour into the well. Stir together until a craggy dough forms. (If the dough is too crumbly, add up to 1 more tablespoon water.) Turn out the dough onto a generously floured surface and knead, folding the dough onto itself, until smooth, about 10 minutes. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate overnight; bring the dough to room temperature before using.
2. Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces. Cover 3 of the pieces and set aside. On a semolina- dusted surface, roll out the remaining piece of dough as thin as possible with a rolling pin so it is nearly see-through. Roll up the sheet into a thin log. Slice crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick strips. Transfer the pasta to a baking sheet dusted with semolina, then sprinkle with more semolina. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to cook.
3. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pappardelle and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Toss with your sauce, adding the reserved cooking water as needed to loosen.

Cook’s Note

We suggest serving this pasta with a mushroom cream sauce. To make it: Heat 3 tablespoons each olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 minced shallot; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves; cook 1 minute. Add 1 pound chopped assorted mushrooms and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add 4 teaspoons chopped thyme and season with salt and pepper. Add 1/4 cup white wine, scraping up the pan; cook until nearly evaporated. Add 1 cup broth and 1/4 cup heavy cream and cook until thickened, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan. Toss with pasta, 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water and another splash of heavy cream. Top with parsley.