Description
Homemade spinach pici pasta showcases Tuscan culinary traditions with handcrafted green noodles. Simple ingredients and traditional techniques bring authentic Italian comfort to kitchen tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120 g (4.2 oz) baby spinach
- 180 g (6.3 oz) all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp (0.5 teaspoons) salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Blend spinach leaves, flour, and salt in a food processor until a smooth, vibrant green dough forms, periodically scraping the sides to ensure consistent texture.
- Pasta Shaping: Detach small portions of dough and roll between palms, crafting slender, elongated pasta tubes measuring 2-3 inches in length with a uniform cylindrical shape.
- Boiling Process: Fill a large pot with salted water, bringing to a vigorous boil, then carefully introduce the handcrafted spinach pici, allowing them to cook for 45-60 seconds until they float to the surface.
- Draining and Serving: Extract pasta using a slotted spoon, transferring to a warm platter and letting excess water drain completely, then generously coat with a complementary sauce like garlic-infused brown butter or rustic tomato ragù, ensuring each emerald strand is thoroughly dressed.
Notes
- Dough Hydration: Adjust flour quantity if spinach releases excess moisture to maintain ideal pasta dough consistency.
- Rolling Technique: Use consistent pressure and gentle hand movements to create uniform, smooth pasta tubes without cracking.
- Boiling Precision: Watch pasta closely during cooking; overcooking leads to mushy texture, while undercooking results in tough, chewy strands.
- Sauce Pairing: Select sauces with robust flavors that complement the earthy spinach undertones without overshadowing the pasta’s delicate green color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 167 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg