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Kamut Pasta

February 6, 2020

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This vegan homemade kamut pasta uses kamut flour, an ancient grain with a slightly sweet flavour, for a healthy whole grain noodle. No eggs needed.

Kamut pasta cut into tagliatelle drying on a wooden wrack.

This post was originally published in October 2015. It has been updated as of February 2020 with new photos and updates to the recipe and text.

Why Kamut?

Kamut is the coolest grain in town. The really neat thing about it is that unlike other grains, it has to be organic, or it’s not Kamut. It has a beautiful buttery yellow colour, a nice texture similar to semolina, and a rich flavour. It’s my favourite.

The real name is Khorasan wheat, but it’s usually called Kamut as it’s what’s on the front of the package. Khorasan wheat is an ancient grain, a precursor to modern wheat. Like all wheat-y grains, it probably originated in the fertile crescent.

Though Kamut can be a bit tricky to find, it’s getting easier and easier, with a number of companies now stocking it in various forms in North America (a bit harder to find in Europe, still, but possible).

Khorasan wheat is mostly grown in the Canadian prairies and American midwest these days – meaning it’s grown close to where I grew up in Canada and was easily available years ago in Manitoba. Flourist out of BC used to carry it – it doesn’t look like they are right now – but Bob’s Red Mill does, and you might even be able to find a farmer growing it in your region (here’s the Bob’s kamut flour).

Close up of tagliatelle coming out of pasta machine.
Tagliatelle with spinach and thyme in shallow bowl.

Let’s talk about kamut pasta

The best thing about using this flour for pasta is how similar the texture is to semolina and soft wheat pasta despite being whole grain. It’s easy to work with, too, and has a gorgeous colour even without eggs.

If you haven’t tried whole grain pasta before, or you’d like to shift into a healthy pasta variety but want to keep a very similar texture and flavour to white pasta, this is what you need. Kamut pasta is as close as it gets, and so much better than plain old whole wheat.

You can buy it but it usually costs upwards of $5 a pack, which gets pretty pricey. Make it at home for less than $1 a batch and it’ll be much tastier (as fresh pasta always is) as well as a fun weekend project. Pasta making is the best of slow food.

Woman holding fresh tagliatelle in one hand.

With eggs or without

I tried making kamut pasta with eggs a couple times, but found this version both tastier and easier to work with. It’s a much softer dough. If you like plenty of bite, you can try adding a couple eggs in place of the water.

If it’s your first time making pasta, try it with water first – especially if you’re rolling it by hand. The egg version was impossible with a rolling pin. We had three people going in turns, and I’m pretty sure my rolling pin just about snapped in half.

  • Close up of kamut grains.
  • Kamut flour in speckled bowl.
  • Flour and water for pasta dough in glass bowl.
  • Mixing pasta dough in glass bowl.
  • Pasta dough in glass bowl.
  • Kneading Pasta dough on marble surface.
  • Pasta dough on marble surface.
  • Pasta dough on marble surface.

Do I need a pasta machine?

No, but it’ll make your life a lot easier. I usually can’t be bothered to make it by hand – it doesn’t help that my kitchen is absolutely minuscule – but this is simple to make with a machine. I use this pasta maker. My mom has the larger version of this electric one which also works great for this recipe.

If you’re used to making pasta, treat this like any other dough. It goes through the rollers easily, cuts well with a bit of flour, and dries normally. You can see some step by step photos in the post so you know what to look for regarding texture before and while rolling.

  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
  • Woman making kamut pasta with a pasta machine.
Kamut pasta cut into tagliatelle drying on a wooden wrack.
Forkful of tagliatelle with spinach and thyme in shallow bowl.

Some recipes for your homemade kamut pasta

One of my favourite ways to eat fresh pasta is as pictured – very simply with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, pepper, and some greens. But if you need some more inspiration for some great vegan pasta, here you go!

Lentil Bolognese
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta
Hummus and Greens Pasta
Vegan Pumpkin Pasta
Winter Green Pasta

  • Woman holding up a sheet of pasta dough.
  • Tagliatelle with spinach and thyme in shallow bowl.
Tagliatelle with spinach and thyme in shallow bowl.

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Yield: 4 people

Kamut Pasta

Kamut pasta cut into tagliatelle drying on a wooden wrack.

This vegan homemade kamut pasta uses kamut (khorasan) flour, an ancient grain with a slightly sweet flavour, for a healthy whole grain noodle. No eggs needed.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 300 grams / 3 cups kamut flour
  • 250 ml / 1 cup water*
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar**

Instructions

  1. Add the flour to a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the water and vinegar. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, slowly bring the flour to the centre of the bowl and mix, always moving from the outside in.
  2. Mix for a minute or two, until a stiff dough forms. If it still isn't coming together after mixing for a while, add water by the tablespoonful until it does. It should be crumbly but hold together when pressed (see photos).
  3. Transfer the dough to a clean worktop. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until a smooth ball of dough forms. It will feel quite hard but should be almost silky to touch.
  4. Wrap the dough in a tea towel and cover with a bowl. Let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 24 hours and bring back to room temperature before rolling.
  5. Once the dough has rested, cut it into 4 equal pieces. Using your hands, flatten each piece to about 2cm / 1 in. thick. Generously coat the pieces in flour, then roll through the thickest setting on your pasta maker.
  6. Continue rolling the dough, going through the thickest setting several times, folding a few times, before moving to the next setting. Add flour to coat as needed. I usually go to number 6 before moving on to cutting, but follow your machine instructions.
  7. Once the dough has been rolled out to the desired thickness, sprinkle the sheets with some more flour and then cut into your desired pasta shapes. Place the cut pasta onto a wooden drying apparatus while you cut the remaining sheets, or coat with a light dusting of flour and make nests to set aside.
  8. Depending on how you've cut it, the pasta will need different cooking times. Generally 2-3 minutes in well-salted water at a rolling boil will do it.
  9. To store the pasta, dry on a rack for about 24 hours, or until fully dry, and store in a sealed container for up to a month.

Notes

* It's important to go by feel with pasta - you may need slightly more water, depending on how much your flour is absorbing. As you can see in the photos, it will look quite dry until you've kneaded for a while so resist the urge to add water right at the beginning.
** The vinegar makes it more tender. You can leave it out or use lemon juice instead.

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  • Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine, Silver
    Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine, Silver
  • Collapsible Pasta Drying Rack
    Collapsible Pasta Drying Rack
  • Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Kamut Stone Ground Flour, 20.0 OZ
    Bob's Red Mill Organic Whole Grain Kamut Stone Ground Flour, 20.0 OZ

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 285Total Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 6gSugar: 4gProtein: 11g

This data is provided by a calculator and is a rough estimation of the nutritional information in this recipe.

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Comments

  1. susan gordon says

    October 06, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    I've never made pasta, before. Could you give instructions how to knead this in a stand mixer, if you know, please? Would I need to do the first step, first, manually, or can all the ingredients be put, directly, into the bowl of the stand mixer? If so, would I use the flat beater, first, to combine the ingredients, and then switch to the dough hook?

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    • Victor Yepello says

      October 15, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      A pasta dough is way too stiff for a stand mixer. It’s possible in a food processor to a point. Once it comes together, the pasta machine will help you to knead it. Set it to the thickest setting and put the sough through here a half dozen times then for a ball and allow it to rest according to the recipe directions above.

      Note- when using the food processor, you will have to test for enough water in the dough betaking a bit of it and pinching it with your fingers to see if it holds together.

      Reply
  2. Emma Simuns says

    October 06, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    These look fabulous! It's great to see a noodle recipe using KAMUT(r) Brand wheat that's vegan. We would love to add this to our recipe database on our website, with proper attribution and a link back to your site. Please let us know if that is something you're interested in. I also wanted to leave a little more information about KAMUT(r) brand wheat for you.

    KAMUT® Brand khorasan is an organic, non-genetically modified, ancient wheat variety similar to durum. In 1990, “KAMUT” was registered as a trademark by the Quinn family in order to support organic farming and preserve the ancient khorasan wheat variety. Under the KAMUT® Brand name, this khorasan wheat must always be grown organically, never be hybridized or modified, and contain high levels of purity and nutrition. Today, Kamut International owns and has registered the KAMUT® trademark in over 40 countries, and is responsible for protection and marketing of all KAMUT® Brand khorasan wheat throughout the world.

    KAMUT® wheat is grown on dryland certified organic farms primarily in Montana, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. The grain is prized by consumers who appreciate the grain for its high energy nutrition, easy digestibility, nutty/buttery taste, and firm texture. KAMUT® khorasan wheat is higher in protein, selenium, amino acids, and Vitamin E than most modern wheat and contains essential minerals such as magnesium and zinc. It is used as whole grain berries, whole grain flour, white flour, flakes, and puffs to make a variety of products. Some specific benefits of using KAMUT® khorasan are receiving more nutrients, protein, and taste than most commonly consumed whole wheat – plus supporting organic agriculture and helping to preserve an ancient grain.

    KAMUT® khorasan is a variety of wheat thus has gluten content. A lot of people who are not able to tolerate wheat tell us that they are able to tolerate KAMUT® khorasan wheat. KI has ongoing research to understand why – it is our theory that because KAMUT® khorasan is an ancient grain, it retains the qualities that made it desirable so many years ago.

    Please visit the Kamut International website at http://www.kamut.com to learn more. And follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the latest news!

    My kind regards – Emma

    Emma Simuns | Office Executive Assistant
    Kamut International, Ltd.
    P.O. Box 4903 | Missoula, MT 59806 | USA
    406.251.9418 phone | 406.251.9420 fax
    emma.simuns@kamut.com | http://www.kamut.com

    Reply
  3. DeAnn says

    May 08, 2020 at 11:48 am

    All I can say is Yes, yes, yes!

    Reply
  4. Wanda says

    April 04, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Can you use this dough for potstickers.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Daum says

      April 05, 2021 at 7:30 am

      Hi Wanda, I’ve never tried it! If other pasta dough works for potstickers, then this probably would.

      Reply

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