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Spinach Pasta Dough

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35min

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4 servings

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This homemade spinach pasta dough is a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional pasta. The addition of fresh spinach gives the dough a vibrant green color and a subtle earthy flavor. Making your own pasta dough is a rewarding experience, and this recipe yields a tender, elastic dough that can be used for various pasta shapes. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful and visually appealing spinach pasta.

Nutrition Facts

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3 g
1 g
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Ingredients

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Steps

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1
Prepare the spinach

Rinse the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly and place them in a large pot.

2
Cook the spinach

Cook the spinach over medium heat until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

3
Drain and cool the spinach

Drain the cooked spinach in a colander and let it cool slightly.

4
Squeeze out excess water

Using your hands, squeeze out as much excess water from the spinach as possible.

5
Chop the spinach

Finely chop the cooled and squeezed spinach.

6
Mix flour and salt

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt.

7
Create a well in the flour

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.

8
Add eggs and spinach

Crack the eggs into the well and add the chopped spinach.

9
Mix the dough

Using a fork, gradually mix the eggs and spinach into the flour until a dough starts to form.

10
Knead the dough

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

11
Add olive oil

Drizzle the olive oil over the dough and knead for another minute to incorporate.

12
Rest the dough

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

13
Roll and cut the pasta

After resting, roll out the dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, and cut it into your desired pasta shape.

14
Cook the pasta

Cook the spinach pasta in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes, or until al dente.

15
Serve and enjoy

Drain the cooked pasta and serve it with your favorite sauce. Enjoy your delicious homemade spinach pasta!

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