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What Does Green Pasta Taste Like ?

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Green pasta blends vibrant greens like spinach or kale into the dough, offering a fresh, earthy flavor and beautiful color. This recipe shows you how to make it from scratch at home.

Ingredients

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Fresh spinach or kale (1 cup, packed, blanched)

2 cups all-purpose or semolina flour

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Blanch greens in boiling water for 1 minute, then shock in ice water.

2. Drain well and blend into a smooth puree.

3. Mix flour, eggs, salt, and puree in a bowl until dough forms.

4. Knead on a floured surface for 10 minutes until elastic.

5. Wrap and rest dough for 30 minutes.

6. Roll out and cut into pasta shapes.

7. Boil in salted water for 2–3 minutes.

8. Toss with your favorite sauce and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use basil, parsley, or a mix of herbs instead of spinach for unique flavors.

To make it vegan, omit eggs and use 1/4 cup water or plant-based milk.

Fresh green pasta cooks faster—taste at 2 minutes.

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