Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of spinach pasta dishes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells, a timeless favorite, to the innovative Creamy Spinach Pesto Pasta, a delightful fusion of flavors, our recipes offer a world of culinary exploration. Indulge in the simplicity of Spinach and Parmesan Pasta, a quick and easy meal, or savor the richness of Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, a hearty and comforting dish. Transport your taste buds to Italy with our authentic Italian Spinach and Sausage Pasta, a celebration of rustic Italian cuisine. Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in our Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta, a burst of freshness that will leave you craving more. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the versatility of spinach, transforming this humble ingredient into a culinary masterpiece.
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HOMEMADE SPINACH PASTA
Spinach adds a beautiful color and flavor to pasta when introduced to the mix. Getting the blend right can be tricky, but this recipe will show you how.
Provided by The Late Night Gourmet
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h14m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water and ice in a bowl. Preheat a skillet over medium heat; add spinach. Cook, stirring continuously, until spinach turns bright green, about 30 seconds. Plunge into ice water bath; remove when spinach is lukewarm. Squeeze out excess moisture with cheese cloth.
- Combine spinach, eggs, olive oil, and salt in a food processor; blend until smooth. Add flour; blend until dough no longer sticks to the blades, adding flour as needed.
- Roll dough into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Remove plastic wrap from dough. Transfer to a work surface generously dusted with flour; cut dough into 4 pieces with a sharp knife. Roll out dough with a rolling pin to 1/4-inch thickness; shape into rectangles.
- Dust pasta maker rollers with flour. Run the dough rectangles through a pasta maker on the widest setting. Repeat rolling dough through rollers, gradually reducing the setting to desired thickness. Change pasta maker's attachment to preferred noodle shape; cut pasta with pasta maker.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Lower pasta gently into water; use a spoon to keep noodles from sticking together. Cook until pasta is firm but soft, 3 to 6 minutes. Remove from the water with tongs; transfer to a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 97.3 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 585.7 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
FASTEST PASTA WITH SPINACH SAUCE
The very best pasta is often the simplest. Jack Bishop, the author of "The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook," has refined his technique for pasta and vegetable sauce to breathtaking efficiency: He cooks the greens with the pasta and adds the seasonings at the last minute. While the pasta is cooking, Mr. Bishop prepares the seasonings. Allow at least a gallon of water to a pound of pasta, because you need a large pot to accommodate the greens and because, if there is too little water, the addition of the greens will slow the cooking too rapidly.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt it. Meanwhile, mince the garlic as finely as possible and combine it in the bottom of a warm bowl with the red pepper flakes, olives and olive oil.
- Place the pasta in the pot, and cook until it is nearly done (test it for doneness by tasting). Plunge the spinach into the water, and cook until it wilts, less than a minute. Drain quickly, allowing some water to cling to the pasta, and toss pasta and spinach in the bowl with the garlic and olive mixture. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 613, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 598 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
ZA'ATAR GARLIC SPINACH PASTA
Quick and easy, this weeknight Spinach Pasta is tossed in a garlicy olive oil sauce and flavored with lemon, za'atar, red pepper flakes, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan.
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season well with kosher salt. Add the pasta and cook according to al dante according to package instructions (about 8 to 9 minutes). You will need 1 cup or so of the cooking water later.
- When the pasta is nearly done, work on the olive oil sauce and the spinach. In a large pan, warm the olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook briefly until the garlic is fragrant (you want some color but do not burn the garlic). Add a little bit of the pasta cooking water (start with ½ cup and add more as needed), and lemon juice, then add the spinach in batches, seasoning with Kosher salt as you go. Toss the spinach and cook until it is fully wilted (about 5 minutes). Add crushed red peppers and.1 tablespoon of za'atar.
- When the pasta is ready, drain, keeping a little bit more of the cooking water still.
- Add the pasta to the pan of spinach and toss everything to combine. Add the remaining za'atar, cheese, lemon zest, and parsley. Toss until everything is well-combined. And if you need to, add a little more olive oil or a bit of the pasta cooking water. Serve with more cheese and za'atar on the side (I know I always add more of both to my bowl).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Protein 8.9 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 72.4 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 2.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor and color than frozen spinach. If you're using frozen spinach, be sure to thaw it and squeeze out all of the excess water before using it.
- Cook the spinach briefly. Overcooking spinach will make it slimy and lose its bright green color. Cook it just until it is wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Use a variety of cheeses. Spinach pasta dishes are a great way to use up leftover cheese. Try using a combination of Parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella, or goat cheese.
- Add other vegetables. Spinach pasta dishes are a great way to sneak in extra vegetables. Try adding sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Use a flavorful sauce. A good sauce can really make a spinach pasta dish. Try using a tomato sauce, a pesto sauce, or a cream sauce.
Conclusion:
Spinach pasta dishes are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy this healthy green vegetable. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a spinach pasta dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.
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