Spinach Macaroni With Beans and Greens

Name: Spinach Macaroni With Beans and Greens
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 large eggs, well beaten; 4 to 6 tbsp. spinach juice; 2 tsp. olive oil; 454 g (16 oz) all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes; 3/4 c. dry white wine; 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth; 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems discarded, leaves chopped into 1 1/2-in. pieces; 1 15-oz can white beans, rinsed; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; Kosher salt and pepper

Add earthy veggie flavor to homemade pasta dough

By Kate Merker and Sandy CarmoPublished: Dec 2, 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

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Made with sweet Italian sausage, creamy white beans and fresh kale, this is a filling, all-in-one feast.

Turn out a perfect batch of homemade pasta with the Good Housekeeping Electric Pasta Maker. Just add the ingredients into the mixing chamber and the machine takes care of the rest!

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Ingredients

For double batch (1 lb.) Simple Homemade Pasta with Spinach Juice

2
large eggs, well beaten
4
to 6 tbsp. spinach juice
2 tsp.
olive oil
454 g
(16 oz) all-purpose flour

For Spinach Macaroni With Beans and Greens

2 Tbsp.
olive oil
1 lb.
sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp.
red pepper flakes
3/4 cup
dry white wine
1/2 cup
low-sodium chicken broth
1
bunch Tuscan kale, stems discarded, leaves chopped into 1 1/2-in. pieces
1
15-oz can white beans, rinsed
1/2 cup
grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and pepper

Directions

Make double batch Simple Homemade Pasta with Spinach Juice
1. Step 1Fit pasta maker with shaping disc.
2. Step 2Place small measuring cup on digital scale; tare scale. Add eggs and then enough spinach juice to reach 170 grams (6 ounces) total weight. Stir in oil.
3. Step 3Add flour to mixing chamber; attach lid. Press Start to turn on pasta maker. Press Mode to select Single Batch. Press Start. Slowly pour egg mixture through liquid inlet into chamber.
4. Step 4When pasta maker is done mixing, press Start to begin the extrusion process. Use flat cleaning tool to cut pasta to desired length.
Make Spinach Macaroni With Beans and Greens
1. Step 1Bring large pot of water to a boil.
2. Step 2Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high, add sausage and cook, breaking up into small pieces, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Step 3Add garlic and red pepper and cook 1 minute. Add wine and simmer 2 minutes.
4. Step 4Add broth and kale and simmer 3 minutes. Add beans and simmer until kale is just tender, 2 minutes more.
5. Step 5Add 1 tablespoon salt to boiling water, then pasta, and cook until just tender, 2 to 10 minutes. Toss pasta with bean mixture, then Parmesan and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

GH Test Kitchen Tip: Changing pasta colors is as easy as replacing the water in the dough with a different liquid. Try adding beet or spinach juice or tomato paste for a pop of vibrant color. While you won’t get much flavor from the vegetable, you can think of it as a natural food dye!

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 1,100 calories, 52 g fat (16.5 g saturated), 43 g protein, 1,245 mg sodium, 114 g carbohydrates, 9 g fiber

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