FRESH SPINACH PASTA DOUGH

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Excellent with fresh cooked baby spinach, the egg yolks help improve upon the color, make as specified.

Provided by Tuck Burnette

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh Baby Spinach, tightly packed
3 cups all-purpose flour
salt
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
5 large egg yolks
2 whole eggs
flour, on a plate

Steps:

  • Put the spinach into a glass mixing bowl. Season with a tiny pinch of salt. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook in microwave, on high, for four or five minutes, or until well collapsed.
  • Remove and chop very finely, or bring in a processor, do not wring dry.
  • Put flour, salt and gluten into the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir. Add spinach and eggs.
  • Work, with the dough hook attached, over speed 4 until a dough comes together, that pulls away from the sides.
  • Reduce speed to 2, and allow mass to be kneaded for 7 or 8 minutes.
  • Rest, covered, 30 minutes before use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 215.7, Sodium 43.6, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 11.2

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