Spinach paste

Spinach pasta is a versatile and healthy ingredient used in multiple cooking recipes, especially in fresh pasta dishes, fillings, and sauces. It is a dough made with flour and spinach puree or juice, which gives it a characteristic deep green color and a mild, vegetal flavor.

The origin of spinach pasta is linked to Italian tradition, where combining vegetables with dough is a common practice to enrich the nutritional value and add natural color and flavor to dishes. However, its use has now spread to many cuisines around the world.

Regarding its properties, this pasta is an excellent source of fiber, vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals such as iron and folic acid, provided by the spinach. Furthermore, by incorporating the spinach directly into the dough, the antioxidant content is increased, and the need to add artificial colorings or flavorings is reduced.

In the Hispanic-American culinary context, spinach pasta may also be found under names such as spinach dough, green pasta, or simply pasta with spinach. However, the most commonly accepted term is "spinach pasta".

This ingredient is ideal for preparing ravioli, fettuccine, lasagnas, and other varieties of fresh pasta that seek a healthy touch with a striking color and flavor.