If you love fresh, vibrant pasta, this Spinach Pici Pasta recipe is perfect for you. Simple, quick, and delicious, it’s a great way to bring a splash of color and flavor to your table. Made with just a few ingredients, you can enjoy a homemade pasta experience without much fuss.
Ingredients
- 120 g baby spinach
- 180 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
Place the spinach, flour, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until a smooth, vibrant green dough forms. Make sure to pause occasionally to scrape the sides to ensure even mixing.
Step 2: Shape the Pici
Transfer the dough to a flat surface. Pinch off teaspoon-sized pieces and roll each into a long, thin tube, similar to a snake bean.
Step 3: Cook the Pasta
Boil the pasta in salted water for 30-60 seconds or until they float to the surface.
Step 4: Serve
Serve with your choice of sauce. A garlic butter sauce is recommended to enhance the pasta’s flavor.
Quick Facts
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Servings: 2 servings
Enjoy your fresh Spinach Pici Pasta! This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and pairs wonderfully with a simple garlic butter sauce. Bon appétit!
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Spinach Pici Pasta
- Total Time: 11 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Embrace the simplicity and beauty of Italian cuisine with this homemade Spinach Pici Pasta. This recipe brings you the pure flavors of freshly processed spinach blended seamlessly with flour, creating a delightful, vibrant green pasta. It’s a testament to the joy of handcrafting food from scratch, where you control the quality and freshness of every ingredient.
Ingredients
120 g baby spinach
180 g all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Place spinach, flour, and salt in a food processor and pulse until a smooth, vibrant green dough forms. Pause occasionally to scrape the sides to ensure even mixing.
Transfer the dough to a flat surface. Pinch off teaspoon-sized pieces and roll each into a long, thin tube, akin to a snake bean.
Boil the pasta in salted water for 30-60 seconds or until they float to the surface.
Serve with your choice of sauce; garlic butter recommended to enhance the pasta’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
Nutrition
- Calories: 200