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

Ingredients

15-ounce clamshell baby spinach

Preparation

  1. 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. 2. Drain spinach well and squeeze out any excess water. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and purée until smooth