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TO PREPARE SPINACH.
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Using a microwave-proof dish, add spinach and 2 tablespoons of water.
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Cook on HIGH (full power) for 2 minutes.
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Drain and reserve liquid.
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In a food processor or blender, add cooked spinach and 1/4 cup of reserved liquid and puree' until smooth.
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TO MAKE PASTA.
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Using a pasta machine, add flour, 1/4 cup prepared spinach and salt.
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Lock cover in place, press swith to start and mix for 1 minute.
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Add olive oil into a standard measuring cup, add egg and whisk until egg and olive oil are incorporated.
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If necessary, add reserved spinach liquid or warm water to the 1/2 line and mix again.
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Pour mixture into pasta machine and mix until smooth.
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Adjust texture of pasta mix so that it is not too wet or not too dry.
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Install your choice of extruder (linguini, fettucine or pasta).
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Reverse switch and start extruding.
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Pasta should extrude smoothly.
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Cut pasta to desired lengths.
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Sprinkle with semolina flour so that pasta does not stick together.
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Cook in boiling salted water for about 6 to 8 minutes.
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Serve with your choice of sauces.
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You can also prepare carrots or red beets, cook and then puree' in a food processor or blender and use the same amount of puree' as the spinach recipe.
