This homemade spinach pasta dough is a delightful and nutritious twist on traditional pasta. The addition of fresh spinach gives the dough a vibrant green color and a subtle earthy flavor. Making your own pasta dough is a rewarding experience, and this recipe yields a tender, elastic dough that can be used for various pasta shapes. Impress your family and friends with this flavorful and visually appealing spinach pasta.
Rinse the fresh spinach leaves thoroughly and place them in a large pot.
Cook the spinach over medium heat until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
Drain the cooked spinach in a colander and let it cool slightly.
Using your hands, squeeze out as much excess water from the spinach as possible.
Finely chop the cooled and squeezed spinach.
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt.
Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
Crack the eggs into the well and add the chopped spinach.