Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine Recipe

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Spinach Pasta Using a Pasta Machine
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (12 oz) package frozen spinach
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (use the measuring cup that is provided with the pasta machine)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg

Directions:

  1. TO PREPARE SPINACH.
  2. Using a microwave-proof dish, add spinach and 2 tablespoons of water.
  3. Cook on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.
  4. Drain and reserve liquid.
  5. In a food processor or blender, add cooked spinach and 1/4 cup of reserved liquid and puree' until smooth.
  6. TO MAKE PASTA.
  7. Using a pasta machine, add flour, 1/4 cup prepared spinach and salt.
  8. Lock cover in place, press swith to start and mix for 1 minute.
  9. Add olive oil into a standard measuring cup, add egg and whisk until egg and olive oil are incorporated.
  10. If necessary, add reserved spinach liquid or warm water to the 1/2 line and mix again.
  11. Pour mixture into pasta machine and mix until smooth.
  12. Adjust texture of pasta mix so that it is not too wet or not too dry.
  13. Install your choice of extruder (linguini, fettucine or pasta).
  14. Reverse switch and start extruding.
  15. Pasta should extrude smoothly.
  16. Cut pasta to desired lengths.
  17. Sprinkle with semolina flour so that pasta does not stick together.
  18. Cook in boiling salted water for about 6 to 8 minutes.
  19. Serve with your choice of sauces.
  20. You can also prepare carrots or red beets, cook and then puree' in a food processor or blender and use the same amount of puree' as the spinach recipe.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 230.62 Kcal (966 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.96g 6%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 405.08mg 17%
Potassium 79.51mg 2%
Total Carbs 41.06g 14%
Sugars 0.05g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 8%
Protein 7.05g 14%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 274.25 Kcal (1148 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.71g 6%
Cholesterol 36.86mg 10%
Sodium 481.71mg 17%
Potassium 94.55mg 2%
Total Carbs 48.83g 14%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.39g 8%
Protein 8.39g 14%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 4%
Calcium 22.6mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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