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

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 are the ingredients in gluten free pasta? ›

Ingredients: CORN FLOUR, RICE FLOUR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES. NO WHEAT INGREDIENTS. PRODUCED ON A DEDICATED GLUTEN FREE LINE.

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!

Why does gluten free pasta fall apart? ›

If cooked properly, it turns out perfectly al dente and is even good cold in a pasta salad. Gluten-free pasta in general is tricky and one minute overcooked will produce a mushy pasta that splits and falls apart. The trick? Don't follow the directions on the package!

What to avoid when cooking gluten-free? ›

Avoid "convenience" ingredients such as gravy mixes, soup mixes, bottled sauces, salad dressings, condiments, and seasoning mixes, since these may contain gluten-based ingredients. Check a list of gluten-free foods for safer ingredients.

How do you make gluten-free pasta less mushy? ›

I would use a tablespoon of olive oil and some salt in your water… just like with regular pasta. Especially Rice based past tends to get mushy. Use less pasta and much more water and stir more often…

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”.

Why is gluten-free pasta so high in carbs? ›

Gluten-free pasta is low carb.

Some gluten-free pastas are low-carb and can be eaten by people on keto or low carb diets. However, pastas made with gluten-free grains such as corn or rice simply replace wheat and are not low in carbohydrates.

Why is gluten-free pasta so expensive? ›

The production of high-quality and reliably gluten-free food is fully automated and relies on the most modern technology. Rice and corn, the primary ingredients mainly used instead of wheat in gluten-free food, are also more expensive than wheat.

Is spinach pasta better 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.

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.

Is homemade spinach pasta healthy? ›

Heart-Healthy Properties: Spinach is low in calories and fat while being rich in nutrients that support heart health. The combination of fiber, vitamins, and minerals in spinach pasta can help lower cholesterol levels, maintain healthy blood pressure, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Is gluten-free pasta still bad for you? ›

While it is a better option for those with wheat intolerances, gluten-free pasta is not necessarily any more or less healthy than other pasta types. In fact, the nutrient profiles remain very similar! The only thing that changes is the ingredient list. Gluten-free means low-carb.

Why can't you reheat gluten-free pasta? ›

Unfortunately, it is not advisable to reheat gluten-free pasta because it is made of corn and rice, both of which break down more quickly and easily than wheat. As a result, gluten-free pasta tends to become mushy and tasteless when cooked a second time.

Does rice have gluten? ›

Yes, all rice (in its natural form) is gluten-free. Rice is one of the most popular gluten-free grains for people with celiac disease. Many gluten-free packaged goods are made with rice flour instead of wheat flour.

How to cook gluten-free pasta without it falling apart? ›

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.

Does gluten-free pasta cook differently than 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.

Does gluten-free pasta take less time to cook? ›

Gluten free pasta may take more or less time than regular pasta to cook, depending on the ingredients. Set a timer for 2 minutes less than the recommended cook time and taste test the pasta at that point. You want to drain it when it is al dente – tender but with a slight bite.

How long should you cook gluten-free pasta? ›

COOKING YOUR PASTA
  1. Bring 4 - 6 quarts of water to a rolling boil, add salt to taste.
  2. Add contents of package to boiling water. Stir gently.
  3. Return to a boil. For authentic "al dente" pasta, boil uncovered, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes. ...
  4. Remove from heat. ...
  5. Serve immediately with your favorite Barilla sauce.

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