Buckle up because I’m about to rock your gluten free world with my Gluten Free Egg Noodles recipe! These tender, homemade, gluten free egg noodles are made with 3 everyday ingredients plus water, in 15 minutes, plus they freeze beautifully. No pasta machine nor pasta roller needed! Soup season will never be the same, not to mention the fact that these make for the most delicious butter-parmesan noodles a la yesteryear.
Easy Gluten Free Egg Noodles
Here in the heart of the Midwest, there’s a company that makes the most delicious, thick and chewy frozen egg noodles to add to dishes like Chicken & Dumplings, or toss into soups as a hearty swap for regular noodles. I grew up eating them and they were a convenience food I missed dearly after having to go gluten free since they’re wheat-based. My recipe for gluten free noodles is the perfect swap. I can’t tell you how thrilled I was after my first bite, plus making your own homemade gluten free pasta is so rewarding!
Ingredients Needed
Store-bought gluten free pasta has come a long way and there’s even fresh gluten free egg noodles available at my grocery store these days. That said they are extremely expensive. Making gluten free egg noodles at home is not only easy, but economical too. Here’s what you’ll need:
Gluten free flour blend. You’ll need a gluten free flour blend WITH a binder such as xanthan gum, vs a single flour or starch like almond flour, white rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, or corn starch. I like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour, and have also made these noodles many times with Domata GF Flour. Eggs. Can’t have egg noodles without eggs! You’ll need 3 large eggs, plus an extra egg yolk. The eggs do not need to be room temperature before making the pasta. An egg substitute will not work for this recipe. Salt. To flavor the pasta. Water. To bring the ingredients into a dough.
That’s it!
How to Serve Gluten Free Egg Noodles
Onto the fun part. You can incorporate cooked gluten free egg noodles into nearly any pasta dish because they can be sliced as thin or as wide as you like. I slice them into thicker, shorter strips for dishes like Beef and Noodles and Homestyle Chicken and Noodles. For recipes like Gluten Free Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, I slice them thinner like the photos you see here. Here are some more ideas for how to serve cooked gluten-free noodles:
Toss with butter, parmesan cheese, and salt (« personal fave!) Serve with marinara, meat sauce, or pomodoro sauce. Use in Creamy Mushroom Parmesan Pasta. Serve under Beef Stroganoff. Toss with this 2 ingredient sauce. Use in Tuna Noodle Casserole. Swap for the gnocchi in One Pot Gnocchi Chicken Pot Pie.
Truly the possibilities are endless.
Tips for Perfect Gluten Free Egg Noodles
Ok, ready to get your hands dirty? Grab an apron and let’s do this!
How to Make Fresh Gluten Free Egg Noodles
Step #1: Whisk the eggs.
Add whole eggs plus an extra egg yolk to a bowl with salt and water then whisk until combined.
Step #2: Prepare the gluten free flour.
Add the gluten-free flour blend to a large bowl then use the back of a spoon to create a well in the center. Pour the egg mixture into the well.
Step #3: Form the pasta dough.
Use a fork to gradually incorporate the edges of the flour into the egg mixture. Once all the flour is wet, use your hands to press and knead the dough together inside the bowl.
Pour the flour mixture out onto a heavily floured, clean, flat working surface. It’s ok if the dough is a bit crumbly.
Step #4: Knead the pasta dough.
Knead the dough into a smooth ball, adding additional flour if necessary. Slice the dough ball in half (or into quarters if your work surface is smaller) then wrap the other half with a damp paper towel to avoid drying out.
Step #5: Roll out the pasta dough.
Press the dough out onto the work surface using your fingertips then switch to a rolling pin and roll the dough into a very thin sheet, rotating a quarter turn as necessary to prevent sticking, and adding more gluten free flour as needed to prevent sticking.
Step 6: Slice the pasta dough.
Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice the dough into your desired noodle shape. Again, if I’m adding the noodles to a thickened stew I’ll slice them into 2-1/2 x 1/2″ strips. If I’m adding them to a soup, I’ll slice them into 3 x 1/4″ strips.
Use a bench scraper or a large metal spatula to scrape the gluten-free pasta off the countertop, then gently toss the noodles with any remaining flour to ensure they won’t stick together. Voila — you’ve just made homemade gluten free egg noodles!
How to Use, Store, and Freeze
To cook fresh: Add the fresh gluten free noodles to boiling broth (like soup) or water then turn the heat down to medium and simmer until al dente, 8-12 minutes depending on the width of the noodle. Drain if cooking in water then use however you like. To store: Transfer the egg noodles to an airtight container then refrigerate for up to 3 days. To freeze: Transfer egg noodles to a Ziplock freezer bag then arrange them in somewhat of a flat layer (vs in a clump), remove the air, and seal. Freeze for up to 3 months. Noodles can be cooked from frozen — no need to thaw first.
Note: I don’t recommend freezing these noodles after cooking. Freeze them prior to cooking.
Are any egg noodles gluten free?
Traditional egg noodles are made with wheat flour and are not gluten free.
Can I use a liquid egg product instead of regular eggs?
No, you need to use whole chicken eggs + one extra egg yolk, vs a liquid egg product.
Can I dry these egg noodles?
These noodles are intended to be cooked fresh or from frozen. They will become brittle and break if you attempt to dry them.
Do I need to thaw the frozen noodles before cooking?
Nope! You can add the frozen egg noodles directly into a soup/stew, or boiling water straight from the freezer.
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