Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare Food Processor

   Add 160g of water to the food processor fitted with a plastic dough blade.

2. 2.Add Semolina Flour

   Add 300g of semolina flour to the food processor.

3. 3.Initial Blend

   Blend the water and semolina flour in the food processor until combined, for about 10-15 seconds.

4. 4.Scrape Down Bowl

   Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl with a spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.

5. 5.Continue Blending

   Blend again until the dough forms a cohesive ball, for about 30-45 seconds.

6. 6.Knead Dough

   Remove the dough from the food processor and knead it by hand on a clean wooden board for 2-3 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, developing the gluten.

7. 7.Rest Dough

   Wrap the kneaded dough tightly in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.

8. 8.Cut Dough into Strips

   Unwrap the rested dough and cut it into several smaller, manageable strips using a knife.

9. 9.Roll Dough Snakes

   Take one strip of dough and roll it by hand on the wooden board into a long, thin 'snake' about the thickness of your pinky finger.

10. 10.Cut Pieces

    Cut the dough snake into small, approximately 1-inch pieces.

11. 11.Shape Cavatelli

    Using a butter knife, press each small dough piece against the wooden board and drag it towards you, creating a hollow, shell-like shape with ridges on one side.

12. 12.Prepare for Cooking

    Transfer the shaped cavatelli to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, dusted with semolina flour, to prevent sticking.

13. 13.Boil Water

    Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and add a generous amount of salt (approximately 1 tablespoon).

14. 14.Cook Pasta

    Carefully add the fresh cavatelli to the boiling salted water.

15. 15.Drain Pasta

    Cook the cavatelli until they float to the surface, then continue cooking for approximately 1 minute more. Remove the cooked pasta from the water using a slotted spoon or spider.

16. 16.Combine with Sauce

    Transfer the cooked cavatelli directly into a pan with your prepared sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly and allow it to finish cooking in the sauce for a minute or two, absorbing the flavors.