3 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. water

To make pasta dough by hand:
Mound flour on a work surface, and make a well in the centre.  Add eggs, salt and water to well.  With a fork, gently beat eggs and water until combined.  Gradually stir in enough flour to form a paste, pulling in flour closest to egg mixture and being careful not to make an opening in outer wall of well.  Knead remaining flour into mixture with your hands to form a dough, adding more water, drop by drop, if dough is too dry (dough should be firm and not sticky).  Knead dough until smooth and elastic, 8 to 10 minutes.  Cover with an inverted bowl and let stand 1 hour.