Learn how to make spinach pasta dough recipe just as it is made in Italy. We give you all the tips and tricks so that it comes out perfect to surprise your guests!
Wash throughly the spinach and boil them in water with salt until they’re very tender and mushy.
Remove them from the hot water and place them in a colander to get rid of the excess of water. Gently press them with a spoon until all water is discarded.
After all water is gone, proceed to press the spinach through a strainer into a bowl, this need to be done when the spinach are still very hot, otherwise it won’t be as easy. You can also leave them to cool down then place them in a food processor and pulse until you’ll obtain a smooth puree.
Sift the flour and semolina together and then place them into a mound on a work surface.
Make a well in the center then add the eggs, the spinach puree and a pinch of salt.
Start working the dough by mixing the ingredients first with a fork until incorporated.
Now, with your hands, start incorporating the flour and knead adding -only if you see is needed- some teaspoons of water.
Once you’ll achieve a very smooth and elastic dough form a ball and let it rest for about 30-40 minutes covered with a damp kitchen towel before you proceed to cut it into your favourite type of pasta format.
Notes
One of the most common problems about preparing fresh pasta dough at home is that the dough tends to dry out, either when it is resting or when we are rolling and cutting it. To avoid this, it is necessary to work in a place where there are no air flows and to cover the dough with a damp kitchen towel.
To prevent the pasta from sticking together, for example when preparing spaghetti or tagliatelle, it is important to sprinkle it very well with flour or better yet, semolina.
The texture and color of the pasta will be due in part to how you make the puree: Passing it through the strainer results in a bit “rustic” texture and appearance, with bits of spinach that I personally like a lot. But if you have used a blender the color it is more even, as in some of the pictures above.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 299kcal
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