Spinach pasta dough –Are you ready to unleash your inner pasta-making champion? Grab your apron, roll up your sleeves, and let’s dive right into the world of homemade spinach pasta dough! Trust me, it’s going to be a delicious ride. Plus, who doesn’t want to impress friends and family with their culinary skills while sneaking in some greens? Let’s go!
Homemade Spinach Pasta Dough
This spinach pasta dough is not only vibrant and fun, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make! Get your ingredients ready, and let’s do this!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (blanched and pureed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Start by making your spinach puree. Blanch your spinach in boiling water for about a minute, then plunge it into ice water. Drain, squeeze out the excess moisture, and toss it in the blender. Blend until smooth. Voilà, spinach puree is ready!
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a little well in the center of the flour, like you’re building a floury volcano.
- Crack the eggs into the well, add your spinach puree and olive oil. Now, the messy but fun part begins: using a fork, mix everything until combined. You may want to remove any jewelry that’s precious to you at this point!
- Time to get your hands dirty! Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour. If it’s too dry, just get a bit of water in there.
- Once kneaded, cover your dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for at least 30 minutes. This is when you can dream of all the fabulous pasta dishes you’ll be whipping up.
- After the dough has rested, roll it out into your desired thickness using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Cut it into any shape you fancy—fettuccine, tagliatelle, or even fun shapes for the kids!
- Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water for 2-4 minutes. Fresh pasta cooks way faster than the dried stuff, so keep an eye on it. Drain and toss it in your favorite sauce—maybe a creamy Alfredo or a simple garlic olive oil!
And there you have it! Fresh, homemade spinach pasta that looks as good as it tastes. Make sure to snap a picture of your masterpiece before it disappears, because once it hits the table, it won’t stand a chance. Happy cooking!