Making homemade egg pasta is wonderful, but let’s be honest - sometimes it can feel like a real challenge!

Here are the 3 most common questions about homemade gluten free pasta... with our real, tested, and practical solutions.

1. Why my gluten-free pasta dough kept breaking into pieces instead of coming together into one smooth ball?

Your dough might just be missing the “glue.” Since gluten-free flours don’t contain gluten (which normally holds everything together), we need to add our own natural binders to help the dough become smooth, elastic, and workable.

Vallì’s tip: Add ike a little natural glue that helps your dough stick together and stay strong while you shape it. Choose ingredients like Eggs, flaxseeds, Chia seeds, Psyllium husk. Each of these ingredients adds structure and elasticityl

2. Why my gluten free dough feels hard as a rock?

This usually comes down to two things:

1. Too little liquid.
   Gluten-free flours love liquids—they keep absorbing as much as they can, for as long as they can. If the dough feels stiff or cracks easily, chances are it’s still too dry.

2. You let the dough rest.
   In traditional pasta, rest is important. But with gluten-free dough? No rest needed! Letting it sit too long can actually make it stiffer and harder to work with.

Valli’s Tip: Use your gluten-free dough right away. If it feels too dry, don’t be afraid to add a bit more water or oil—just a little at a time.
And always write down exactly which flours and how much liquid you used, because even a tiny change can make a big difference.

3. Why does my dough tear when I use the pasta machine?

Here’s one common reason: You might be trying to work with a sheet that’s just too long.

Unlike traditional dough with gluten, gluten-free pasta has less elasticity, which means it doesn’t stretch as easily and can’t handle long sheets without tearing.

Vallì’s Tip: Keep your sheets a bit shorter than usual. Work with manageable portions that your dough can handle without stress—literally! You’ll have better control, fewer breaks, and a smoother rolling experience.

Making homemade pasta is easier than you think.

With the right tips, clever tricks, and just the right amount of fun… you too can become a Pasta Pro!

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