Gluten Free Spinach Pasta Recipe | Gluten Free Recipes | Gluten Free Recipe Box (2024)

Posted on September 8, 2013September 5, 2017 by Gluten Free Recipes Admin

This gluten free spinach pasta recipe is adapted from my Gluten Free Egg Noodle Recipe. You may be surprised that spinach pasta does not contain a lot of spinach, but it certainly is healthier to include it than not. Spinach pasta brings color to meal and a bit of savory flavor. You cannot tell it contains spinach when you taste it, especially if you use a flavorful sauce. I tested mine out with my latest Gluten Free Bechamel Saucemixed with Parmesan cheese. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Note: At the above link to the egg noodles recipe, you will be able to view step-by-step photos.

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Gluten Free Spinach Pasta Recipe

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A homemade gluten free spinach pasta with a texture very similar to homemade gluten pasta.

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz. frozen, cooked spinach or defrosted frozen and chilled
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch + 1/2 - 3/4 cup more for kneading + more for dusting (or more potato starch)
  • 4 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum (or guar gum)
  • 1/3 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Defrost the spinach and squeeze all of the water out of it.
  2. In the bowl of your food processor, whisk the starches, xanthan gum, and salt together.
  3. Add strands of spinach to the top of the flour and pulse a few times.
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  5. Add the eggs and oil and mix continuously for about 4 minutes. It will be light green at first and then it get darker as it mixes.
  6. Transfer the dough to a heavily dusted rolling surface and need for abut 10 minutes or until no longer sticky and the seams no longer show. Add more starch, as needed during kneading.
  7. Shape the dough into the shape of a log and cut it into 4 pieces (they don't have to be equal). Wrap the three other pieces in plastic wrap or place in a ziplock bag.
  8. Using your hands, shape one piece of dough into a rectangle, about 3 x 5-inches. Transfer it to a moderately starch dusted rolling surface and roll it out as thin as possible, about 10 x 10-inches. Flip the dough over several times and slightly dust with starch, as needed. If you are using a pastry rolling machine, dust the dough before each run through. Repeat this process with the remaining three pieces of dough.
  9. Fold the dough twice, but do not flatten it.
  10. Cut it in half, stack them, and slice about 1/4-inch thick. Unfold each strip and place in stacks.
  11. Cook the pasta in boiling water for about 10 minutes or to your desired tenderness. You may also store the pasta in piles in freezer bags.
  12. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water. This stops the pasta from cooking further and from sticking together. Serve the pasta with a piping hot sauce.

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  1. “Loved your spinach pasta recipe today with potato starch instead of tapioca. Thanks!”

    ~J.G.

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  2. Does this re-heat well? Or can it only be eaten the night it’s cooked?

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    1. Stephanie,

      This pasta recipe reheats better than any gluten free pasta I have ever had. If you read the comments below, you’ll find one about how it reheats in soup well without becoming mushy.

      Enjoy!
      Carla

      Reply
  3. Is their a substitute for corn starch? I’m intolerant.
    Thanks!

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    1. Gloria,

      Potato starch. Learn more at http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/gluten-free-substitutes/

      Carla

      Reply
  4. I can’t use anything potato, what other flour can be used?
    Thanks
    Jayne

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    1. Jayne,

      Cornstarch is a great substitute for potato starch. In the future, you may find the Substitute page useful: http://glutenfreerecipebox.com/gluten-free-substitutes/.

      Enjoy!
      Carla

      Reply
      1. Can these noodles be dried and stored?

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        1. Melissa,

          You can dry and store any pasta, but freezing it is best. It preserves the freshness. I store them in individual, quart-size freezer bags.

          Carla

          Reply

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FAQs

Is spinach pasta gluten-free? ›

Our fresh Spinach Fettuccine is crafted to deliver on both taste and texture. Made with brown rice flour, this delicious pasta is gluten-free. Because our spinach fettuccine is freshly made, the pasta cooks perfectly al dente in only 2-3 minutes. Toss with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

What's the trick to cooking gluten-free pasta? ›

Cook pasta in an extra-large saucepan, for best results use 1lt of salted water per 100g pasta. Allow the pasta to boil uncovered while it cooks. There is no need to add oil to the cooking water. Boil for 5 minutes then carefully taste the pasta every minute until it is 'al dente'

What gluten-free pasta is closest to regular pasta? ›

Barilla Gluten-Free Pasta (Corn and Rice): We purchase Barilla by the case from Amazon (affiliate link). It's the least expensive of the pasta brands we like and in our opinion, the one that tastes most like “regular gluten pasta”.

Does gluten-free pasta cook like regular pasta? ›

This couldn't be further from the truth! Gluten free pasta can be cooked just as easily as wheat pasta. Thanks to our unique blend of corn and rice, there's no risk of mushy pasta. The only difference is that the whole grain rice pasta may take a bit longer to cook as the grain must be broken down.

Is spinach pasta healthier than regular pasta? ›

The amount of freeze-dried spinach that is added to the noodles is enough to make it green, but that's about it. There isn't enough to provide any nutritional benefits compared to regular pasta. Your decision to eat refined, whole wheat, green, red, long, short or bow-tie noodles won't have much of an effect anyway.

Can celiacs eat gluten-free pasta? ›

If you have coeliac disease, do not eat the following foods, unless they're labelled as gluten-free versions: bread. pasta.

What spaghetti sauce is gluten-free? ›

Barilla. All seven Barilla tomato-based sauces are considered gluten-free (to less than 20 parts per million). Flavors include Marinara, Fire-Roasted Marinara, Parmesan & Pecorino, Tomato & Basil, Savory Herb, Roasted Garlic, and Traditional.

Should you rinse gluten-free pasta before cooking? ›

Gluten free pasta tends to absorb more sauce than normal pasta. This means you might need to add more water to the sauce as you mix it through the pasta. Don't rinse your pasta. Drain your pasta using a colander (large sieve) but don't rinse it.

Why does gluten-free pasta turn to mush? ›

Gluten-free pasta has a tendency to get gummy, mushy, or stick together if it's cooked for too long or too short.

Is Velveeta gluten-free? ›

Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.

Does Aldi sell gluten-free pasta? ›

The Foodie Market Gluten Free Chickpea Fusilli 250g | ALDI.

Is orzo gluten-free? ›

Because orzo is a small, short-cut pasta, some people confuse it with rice, a gluten-free grain. In fact, orzo is the Italian word for barley, a grain that resembles rice ( 2 ). Thankfully, even though traditional orzo is not gluten-free, there are many gluten-free varieties available.

Is there a trick to cooking gluten-free pasta? ›

Because of the starch, gluten-free pasta noodles tend to cling together. Add a glug of olive oil to the water and make sure to run a spoon through it to redistribute every 30 seconds during the first few minutes of cooking. Once the pasta has begun to plump you don't have to worry about it as much.

What does gluten do to your body? ›

Most people can handle the undigested gluten with no problems. But in some people, gluten can trigger a severe autoimmune response or other unpleasant symptoms. An autoimmune response to gluten is called celiac disease. Celiac can damage the small intestine.

Do corn tortillas have gluten? ›

Corn tortillas are a healthier alternative to flour tortillas. They provide more whole grains and have built-in portion control because they're typically smaller. They're also gluten-free and thus suitable for people who cannot tolerate gluten.

Is there any gluten in spinach? ›

Spinach is gluten free. Spinach should be safe for patients with celiac and other gluten-related disorders.

What is spinach pasta made from? ›

This homemade spinach pasta dough is made with four ingredients—spinach, eggs, flour, and salt—and while the recipe uses frozen spinach, fresh can also be used as explained in the tips below. Making pasta from scratch also allows you to mix in other ingredients, contributing additional flavors.

Does plant based pasta have gluten? ›

Tolerant. This legume-based gluten-free vegan pasta brand is a pantry staple! Whether made from lentils or chickpeas, Tolerant is free from many of the major allergens. Try penne, rotini, elbow, or spaghetti.

What pasta has gluten? ›

Pasta: All wheat pasta contains gluten, including spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni, lasagna, and ravioli. Cereal: Not all breakfast cereals contain wheat, but many do, so be sure to check the nutrition labels. Also, be aware that oats are often raised and processed with wheat.

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