Dried pasta and store-bought fresh pasta cannot be compared with homemade, so if you have never experienced this unparalleled treat, it's high time you gave homemade pasta a whirl.
Superior pasta is made from semolina flour.
Semolina is a high-quality flour derived from a special variety of hard wheat called Durum wheat. Semolina is golden in color and its grains are coarser than those of all-purpose flour. The high protein content of semolina allows it to build a strong gluten structure, giving pasta a resilient texture, allowing it to be rolled very thin without falling apart, and preventing it from absorbing too much water as the pasta cooks. Salt adds flavor, and eggs provide richness in addition to strengthening and binding the dough. Some fresh pasta recipes also include olive oil to make the texture more silky and pliable.