SPINACH PASTA DOUGH

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Categories     Pasta     Steam     Spinach     Simmer

Yield Makes about 12 ounces

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ounces fresh spinach, washed well and trimmed
1 large whole egg plus 1 large egg yolk
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Steam spinach Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and fit with a steamer basket. Bring water to a simmer, then place spinach in basket and cover. Steam until leaves are bright green and softened, about 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then thoroughly squeeze out liquid in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Chop spinach coarsely; you should have about 1/3 cup.
  • Mix dough Combine spinach with egg and yolk in a food processor, and process until well combined. Add 1 1/4 cups flour and the salt and process until dough just comes together, about 20 seconds.
  • Knead and rest Turn out dough onto a well-floured work surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, adding up to 2 tablespoons more flour if dough is too sticky. Form dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic, and let rest 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
  • Roll out and cut Follow directions on pages 369-371 for rolling and cutting into desired shapes.

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