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Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

January 6, 2016 by Peter Block 28 Comments

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy sounds kind of fancy.  Doesn’t it?  I did not know what else to call this dish so I described it best as I could.  I think I have mentioned how into pasta making I am.  These noodles are my first foray into using semolina flour.  The true Italian way to make pasta is with semolina flour or what the Italians call double zero flour.  Each of these flours is finer than all-purpose flower.

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

I could sure tell the difference.  I loved the texture on this spaghetti.  The noodles had bite to them.  I hear this word used frequently on cooking shows and now I know what they mean.  These spaghetti noodles were perfect for this fairly light dish.

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

I also really like a gravy.  A gravy is developed by simply adding flour to the sauce in the dish.  I choose to make a very simple roux – a little butter and flour and then add it to the sauce at the end of the cooking process.  By making a roux, the flour taste is cooked out and it is a perfect thickening agent.

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy
2016-01-05 03:35:12
Serves 6
A pasta dish flavored with mushrooms, shallots, tomatoes, spinach, basil and a gravy made by adding a roux.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups semolina flour
  2. 3 eggs
  3. 3 tablespoons olive oil,divided
  4. 2 tablespoons water
  5. 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  6. 4 ounces spinach (fresh or frozen)
  7. 6 ounces mushrooms (any kind but earthier the better)
  8. 2 shallots diced
  9. 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs stir-in paste
  10. 2 teaspoons basil stir-in paste
  11. 2 teaspoons oregano stir-in paste
  12. 2 teaspoons parsley stir-in paste
  13. 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  14. 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  15. 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  16. 1 tablespoon butter
Pasta
  1. Put the flour, eggs and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a stand mixer.
  2. Mix the ingredients. Use the water if the flour is not coming together into a ball.
  3. If the dough comes away from the sides, it is ready.
  4. Knead by hand for a few minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Using the Kitchen Aid attachments, stretch the dough and then cut it into spaghetti.
  6. Pour the pasta into boiling water and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Reserve 1 - 2 cups of the pasta water.
Florentine Sauce
  1. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet on medium heat.
  2. Once warm, add the shallots and mushrooms and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomatoes and spinach. Mix and cook for 1 minutes.
  4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add in some of the pasta water. Enough to create a sauce.
Roux
  1. In a separate skillet, heat the butter.
  2. Once melted, add the flour and mix until absorbed.
  3. Add the roux to the vegetable mixture.
  4. Pour the pasta into the vegetable mixture.
  5. Mix well and serve.
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The cast of characters and then building flavor through the sautéing of the vegetables.

Ingredients 500

Mushrooms & Shallots 500

Tomatoes & Spinach Added 500

Herbs Added 500

The making of the pasta from the flour, to the mixing to the dough ball and finally to the cutting.

Pasta Ingredients in Bowl 500

Dough Bowl 500

Dough Stretched 500

Spaghetti Cut 500

The vegetable sauce all mixed, and then the pasta added to finish the dish.

Mixed 500

Pasta Added 500

The Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy plated.

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy

Spaghetti Florentine in Gravy Plated

Filed Under: dinners, Vegetarian Tagged With: butter, dinner, flour, gravy, mushrooms, noodles, semolina, spinach, tomatoes, vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Swati @Watch What U Eat

    February 24, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    Hello Peter! This homemade spaghetti looks so flavorful and delicious. I love homemade pastas.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      February 25, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      There is no comparison if you have the time to make pasta from scratch.

      Reply
  2. Renee

    February 23, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    This looks like the perfect pasta meal!!!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      February 24, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thx Renee.

      Reply
  3. Derek

    February 23, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    the pasta man! Love the semolina in this one!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      February 24, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Love the title Derek. Seminola makes a difference.

      Reply
  4. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    February 23, 2016 at 10:48 pm

    I’m always looking for good pasta recipes to try. Thanks for sharing this, it sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      February 24, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Thx Sam. This is a real easy one to throw together.

      Reply
  5. Kaitie

    February 23, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    This looks delicious! Perfect for my family that’s for sure! Also i did want to let you know that your pictures are great! all the step by step?! Perfect!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      February 24, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Kaitie, that is so nice of you to say. I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  6. Sol

    January 7, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    I can remember the taste of the pasta we had when we were in Venice. Freshly made pasta really does makes a great difference in any recipes. Delizioso! Happy new year Peter!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 9, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      Happy New Year to you and your family too. Glad it brought back a memory for you.

      Reply
  7. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    January 7, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    You did go a little fancy with the name 🙂 But I love everything about this pasta. And thank you for the step-by-step tutorial!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 9, 2016 at 5:25 pm

      Looks/names can be deceiving. It is a pasta and vegetable dish. LOL.

      Reply
  8. Nicole Neverman

    January 7, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Nothing beats fresh homemade pasta! This dish is just gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 9, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      Thx Nicole. Fresh pasta is so worth the effort.

      Reply
  9. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    January 7, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Such a amazing comfort meal!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 7, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      It is super comforting. You would need one ingredient substitute to make the recipe vegan.

      Reply
  10. justine @ Full Belly SIsters

    January 7, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    This is my dream bowl of pasta!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 7, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      You can do more than dream. Copy the recipe and enjoy it! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    January 7, 2016 at 9:51 am

    How amazing does this look? Love the step by step for pasta and the sauce looks delish!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thx Debra.

      Reply
  12. Patty Haxton Anderson

    January 7, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Great job with this dish, light and healthy too!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 7, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Yet still hearty.

      Reply
  13. Jeff the Chef

    January 6, 2016 at 11:57 pm

    I’ll bet this is really delicious. First of all fresh pasta is so much more delicious than dried pasta, there’s just no comparison. Dressing it simply is the way to go. Nicely done!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 7, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Thank you Jeff. Nothing better than fresh pasta.

      Reply
  14. Platter Talk

    January 6, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Wonderful job, once again, Peter! Thanks so much for sharing this delicious looking comfort meal!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      January 7, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Thx Dan!

      Reply

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