Spinach Pasta Dough

Directions

1. 1
   Steam spinach Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and fit with a steamer basket.
2. 2
   Bring water to a simmer, then place spinach in basket and cover.
3. 3
   Steam until leaves are bright green and softened, about 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Let cool slightly, then thoroughly squeeze out liquid in a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
5. 5
   Chop spinach coarsely; you should have about 1/3 cup.
6. 6
   Mix dough Combine spinach with egg and yolk in a food processor, and process until well combined.
7. 7
   Add 1 1/4 cups flour and the salt and process until dough just comes together, about 20 seconds.
8. 8
   Knead and rest Turn out dough onto a well-floured work surface.
9. 9
   Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes, adding up to 2 tablespoons more flour if dough is too sticky.
10. 10
    Form dough into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic, and let rest 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
11. 11
    Roll out and cut Follow directions on pages 369371 for rolling and cutting into desired shapes.