homemade spinach fettuccine and alfredo sauce

spinach pasta dough

1. remove stems from 8 oz. fresh spinach
2. cook spinach in boiling water for approximately 2 minutes (until wilted)
3. rinse spinach in cold water
4. squeeze spinach dry
5. puree in blender
6. add two eggs
7. blend well
8. add 2 1/2 cups flour to separate mixing bowl
9. clear pit in center of flour
10. pour spinach / egg mixture in pit
11. mix with hands
12. spread light amount of flour on counter top
13. knead dough until reaches a consistent color and texture
14. form dough into a ball and place in bowl covered by damp cloth
15. allow to sit 10 - 15 minutes
16. pull small ball of dough from bowl and roll flat
17. roll through pasta machine as desired

alfredo sauce

1. melt 4 tablespoons butter in a sauce pan
2. add 4 tablespoons flour
3. cook for 2 - 3 minutes while stirring
4. stir in 1 cup milk
5. stir in 1 cup chicken broth
6. stir in 1 cup shredded mozzarella
7. stir in 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8. stir in 5 minced garlic cloves
9. stir in 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
10. stir in 1/2 cup white wine
11. add salt and pepper as desired
12. continue whisking until cheese completely melts to create a smooth sauce