Delicious Homemade Spinach Pasta Recipe

Learn how to make your own fresh spinach pasta at home with this easy recipe. The vibrant green color and fresh flavor of the spinach will elevate your pasta dishes and impress your family and friends. This recipe takes a little extra time, but the results are well worth it.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water.
2. Finely chop the blanched spinach.
3. In a food processor, combine the spinach, flour, eggs, and salt. Process until a dough forms.
4. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes until smooth.
5. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
6. Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll out each portion into a thin sheet.
7. Cut the pasta into desired shapes, such as fettuccine or ravioli.
8. Cook the pasta in a pot of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, until al dente.
9. Drain the pasta and toss with your favorite sauce or toppings.
10. Enjoy your homemade spinach pasta!

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