Unique Spinach Noodles

Pasta and Noodle - Dinner

These green spinach noodles have a very interesting texture and flavor--but they taste better than store-bought noodles because they're fresh. Use in soups, or serve alone; they are great either way. This is an easy recipe, and you'll get lots of compliments because you made them yourself.

Brief

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 - 4 servings

Unique Spinach Noodles

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups torn spinach leaves

2 tablespoons water

1 egg

½ teaspoon salt

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Light Shrimp and Pesto Pasta

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Combine spinach and water in a saucepan. Cover and cook till spinach is very tender. Cool slightly.

Step 2

Place spinach and liquid in blender container. Add egg and salt. Cover and blend till smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.

Step 3

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 minute. Roll very thin on a floured surface. Let rest 20 minutes. Roll up loosely. Slice 1/4 inch wide. Unroll. Cut into desired lengths. Spread out on a rack to dry for 2 hours.

Nutritional Information

Unique Spinach Noodles

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 324.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.8g 24%

Carbohydrates: 60.5g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 5%

Cholesterol: 93mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 1879.9IU 38%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.2mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 191.1mcg 48%

Calcium: 44.3mg 4%

Iron: 4.6mg 26%

Magnesium: 35.2mg 13%

Potassium: 222mg 6%

Sodium: 633.2mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 64%

Calories From Fat: 29.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.