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Homemade Spinach Pasta

Fresh homemade spinach pasta with a vibrant green color, silky texture, and delicate flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of sauces.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spinach Pasta Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Optional Serving
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • food processor
  • pasta machine

Method
 

  1. Blanch spinach for 30 seconds, chill in ice water, drain, and squeeze dry.
  2. Blend spinach, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
  3. Mix flour and salt, then combine with spinach mixture to form dough.
  4. Knead dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Rest dough for 30 minutes covered at room temperature.
  6. Roll dough into thin sheets and cut into desired pasta shape.
  7. Cook fresh pasta in salted boiling water for 2–4 minutes.
  8. Toss with butter, garlic, Parmesan, and black pepper before serving.

Notes

For the brightest green color, thoroughly chill spinach after blanching and remove as much moisture as possible before blending.