Anyone else have picky eaters at their house? We're always trying to find new ways to sneak veggies into my kids' diet- and let me tell you- this one takes the cake! Not only does this meal get my kids to eat A TON of spinach without them caring, but it also keeps them busy with their hands for at least half an hour. You guys HAVE to try this!
What You'll Need:
(recipe adapted from Our Best Bites! https://ourbestbites.com/homemade-spinach-basil-pasta-noodles/)
- 1 egg
- 1 TBSP water
- about 3 cups of loosely packed spinach
- 1/2 - 1 TBSP of dried basil (you can also use a cup of fresh basil!)
- 1 and 1/4 cup of flour
1: Put all the ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE FLOUR into your blender.
2: Mix on high until the mixture is smooth.
3: Measure your flour into a large bowl.
4: Pour the blender ingredients into the flour.
5: Mix and then knead!
6: Split the dough up between your kids.
7: Let them shape their pasta however they want.
8: Bring water to a boil, and cook noodles. You'll know they are done when they float to the top of the pot!
9: Add any sauces or toppings your kids will like, and let them EAT THOSE VEGGIES!
*Activity Notes:
-Pull out the rolling pin and let your kids try it out!
-Help your kids roll their pasta into smaller pieces so that they cook all the way through. My kids love to roll them into balls, or into "snake" shapes.
-For some more flavor, salt the water before you throw your noodles in.