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Red Pepper Pasta with Spinach

Homemade pasta is so worth it.  The red color is developed by infusing the pasta with a red pepper puree.

Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Red Pepper Pasta Dough

  • 3 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • Pinch Salt
  • 3 whole Large Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Pureed Red Peppers

Pasta Ingredients

  • 1 Bunch Spinach
  • 1/2 Pint Red Grape Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Pint Yellow Grape Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 1/4 whole Red Onion diced

Instructions

  1. Making the Dough:

    In a food processor puree the red peppers well.

    In a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt, eggs and then add the pureed red peppers – Process until dough comes together.  If the dough does not combine, add 1 tbsp of water at a time until the dough forms.

    Then turn the dough out onto a surface and keep working it until it makes a smooth dough – knead for 5 minutes.  

    Wrap dough ball in plastic wrap and let rest for at least 30 minutes.

    After the dough has rested, roll it out and then cut it into fettuccine shapes.


    Assembling the Pasta dish:

    In a skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.  Add in the spinach and cook until it wilts.  Remove and set aside.

    Add back another tbsp of oil.  Then, add the tomatoes, red onion and spices.  Cook until the tomatoes begin to blister.

    Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a double boiler.  Should only take 2 minutes.  Do not overcook it.  The pasta will be tossed in the skillet to finish.

    Add the pasta to the skillet and mix well combining with tomatoes and onions. 

    Serve and enjoy!