Spinach Pasta from Scratch

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 15

Fresh and Flavorful Spinach Pasta from Scratch

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

45 min

Cook

3 min

Ready In

48 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

312

Sugar

Fat

Fresh and flavorful, spinach pasta from scratch is a fun and healthy way to jazz up your pasta dishes. The bright green color of the pasta is eye-catching and adds a special touch to your meals. Making pasta from scratch is a fun activity that you can do by yourself or with your friends and family. It requires some skill and patience, as well as some equipment, but the results are worth it. And once you've made your own pasta, you may never want to go back to the store-bought kind.

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, process the spinach until finely chopped.
2.	Add the flour to the food processor and pulse until the flour is evenly distributed, and the mixture looks like coarse sand.
3.	Place the mixture on a clean work surface, make a well in the center, and add the eggs and olive oil to the well.
4.	Using a fork, gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ones, and knead until the pasta dough is smooth and elastic.
5.	Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
6.	Roll out the pasta dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin, cut it into your desired shape, and cook it for 2-3 minutes in a large pot of salted boiling water.

PROS

Homemade spinach pasta is a nutritious and delicious alternative to store-bought pasta.

The green color adds a fun and unique touch to your dishes, making them more visually appealing.

It’s also customizable, as you can experiment with different flour types and herbs.

CONS

Making pasta from scratch can be time-consuming and requires some skill and practice.

The cleanup can be tedious, as you’ll need to clean the food processor and roll out the dough on a floured surface.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Spinach is a superfood that’s rich in vitamins A, C, and K, iron, and antioxidants.
Unlike store-bought pasta, which often contains refined flour, homemade spinach pasta is made with healthier ingredients, such as spinach and whole wheat flour.
It’s a good way to sneak some vegetables into your meals.

	3 ounces spinach
	1 3/4 cups flour
	1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
	2 eggs
	1/2 teaspoon kosher salt