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Homemade Spinach-Basil Pasta

5 from 13 votes
These delicious homemade noodles are easier than you might think! They are vibrant and fun, plus pack in some extra nutrition due to spinach and basil blended right in.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings3 servings
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Equipment

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 cups spinach leaves loosely packed
  • 1 cup basil leaves loosely packed
  • 1 ¼ cups flour

For Serving

  • extra virgin olive oil
  • fresh lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese
  • kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Place egg, water, spinach, and basil in a food processor. Pulse until smooth, scraping down sides if necessary. Add flour and pulse until dough comes together into a ball.
  • Turn dough out onto either a very lightly floured cutting board, or a silicone baking mat that has been sprayed lightly with nonstick spray. Form dough into a ball and spray rolling pin with nonstick spray. Roll dough out into a very thin layer. It may be helpful to roll out only half of dough at a time. Roll as thin as possible and then cut into thin strips (about ¼ inch wide). Let strips sit for about 20 minutes.
  • In the mean time, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil for 5-7 minutes. Drain. Toss hot pasta with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and Parmesan to taste. Add other add-ins if desired. Also great with pesto, or with roasted tomatoes and sliced chicken.

Notes

  • You can use any ratio of basil to spinach, including all spinach and I would recommend up to 50% basil.
  • This is a small batch of dough. If you are using a large food processor, you may want to double the recipe in order to get enough mass to process in your machine.
  • To store leftovers, toss noodles in a little oil to prevent sticking, then store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within 3-5 days for best results.
  • Nutrition information is calculated for 1/3 of pasta recipe, without additional serving ingredients. 

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 38mg, Potassium: 211mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 0.3g, Vitamin A: 2377IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 50mg, Iron: 3mg
Course: Main Courses, Pastas
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Homemade Spinach-Basil Pasta
Calories: 217kcal
Author: Recipe by Our Best Bites, Adapted from Blendtec
Cost: $4
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