Sauces and Dressings
Spinach Purée for Green-Colored Pasta
Makes about ¾ cup
Spinach Purée for Green-Colored Pasta
Makes about ¾ cup
Vegetables color pasta noodles naturally and also add nutrients without affecting flavor.
Nutritional information for ½ cup (108g) of purée:Calories 31 (0% from fat)
carb. 4g
pro. 3g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg
sod. 106mg
calc. 90mg
fiber 3g
carb. 4g
pro. 3g
fat 0g
sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg
sod. 106mg
calc. 90mg
fiber 3g
Ingredients
15-ounce clamshell baby spinach
Preparation
- 1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Meanwhile, fill a medium-size bowl with ice and cold water, and set it near the stove. Add the spinach to the boiling water, pushing down with a slotted spoon to fully submerge, and blanch until leaves turn dark green, about 1 minute. Quickly transfer spinach to the prepared ice bath to halt cooking.
- 2. Drain spinach well and squeeze out any excess water. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and purée until smooth