High Protein Homemade Spinach Pasta

Elevate your pasta nights with this nutritious and delicious High Protein Homemade Spinach Pasta! This vibrant, green pasta is a wholesome twist on a classic, made with fresh spinach, whole wheat flour, and a boost of unflavored protein powder to pack in extra nutrients—perfect for active lifestyles and balanced meals. The blanched spinach not only lends a beautiful color but also a subtle earthy flavor that pairs seamlessly with any sauce. With its homemade charm and satisfying texture, this pasta is as much fun to make as it is to eat. Ready in just under an hour and perfect for customizing with your favorite shapes and toppings, it's a must-try recipe for anyone seeking a healthier, high-protein alternative to traditional pasta.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:3 mins

Total Time:48 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 150 grams spinach leaves, fresh
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 100 grams whole wheat flour
• 50 grams protein powder (unflavored)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by blanching the spinach: bring a pot of water to a boil, add the spinach leaves, and blanch for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain again and squeeze out excess water.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the blanched spinach, eggs, egg whites, and olive oil. Process until you have a smooth, green mixture.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, protein powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the spinach-egg puree.

Step 5

Using a fork, gradually incorporate the flour into the wet ingredients, mixing until a rough dough starts to form.

Step 6

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Step 7

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 8

After resting, divide the dough into four pieces. Keep the pieces you're not using covered to prevent drying out.

Step 9

Roll out each piece of dough using a pasta machine or rolling pin to your desired thickness, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Cut the rolled-out dough into your preferred pasta shape - fettuccine, tagliatelle, or even lasagna sheets.

Step 11

To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for about 2-3 minutes until al dente. Fresh pasta cooks very quickly.

Step 12

Drain the pasta and serve it with your favorite sauce or toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(737.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1675.4

Total Fat 35.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 566.3mg	0%
Sodium 2891.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 240.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 3.6g
Protein 103.7g	0%

Vitamin D 120IU	0%
Calcium 555.2mg	0%
Iron 21.4mg	0%
Potassium 1950.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 18.9%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 56.7%