Spinach Pasta Dough Recipe | Step by Step

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!

📝 Ingredients

• 200 gr (1 1/3 cup) all purpose flour
• 100 gr (1/2 cup+1 tsp) semolina flour
• 2 medium eggs (about 120 gr)
• 60 gr (2 cup, no packed) fresh spinach
• Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash throughly the spinach and boil them in water with salt until they’re very tender and mushy.
2. 2Remove 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.
3. 3After 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.
4. 4Sift the flour and semolina together and then place them into a mound on a work surface.
5. 5Make a well in the center then add the eggs, the spinach puree and a pinch of salt.
6. 6Start working the dough by mixing the ingredients first with a fork until incorporated.
7. 7Now, with your hands, start incorporating the flour and knead adding -only if you see is needed- some teaspoons of water.
8. 8Once 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.