Description
Green Pasta is found on the same aisle as other pasta products. It is dried wide noodle pasta mixed with fresh spinach leaves, which imparts the green colour. This variety of pasta not only enhances the look of the dish but also is of great nutritive significance.

How to Select
Choose from the various brands available at the grocery store. For good quality green pasta, look for creamy green color without signs of any air bubbles or dark specs. The dark specs should only appear if it due to the type of flavoring agent used. The surface should have a slightly rough matte finish, which helps hold the sauce to the pasta. Don't compromise on good brand, manufacturing and expiry date to avail maximum freshness.

Boiling Green Pasta
Boil plenty of water in a large pan with 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of oil.
Add the green pasta to the boiling water by adding a few at a time. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally and gently until the pasta is tender. Cooking times may vary with the size and the thickness of the pasta. Immediately drain the cooked pasta into a sieve or a colander. Transfer to a bowl of cold water to refresh it. Drain again and keep aside.If the pasta is not to be used immediately, add 1 tbsp of oil to it and toss it.


Culinary Uses
" Having Spinach in it, serves as a scrumptious and colorful appealing dish.
" It goes well with all veggies, just experiment with your choice or favorites and cook with minimal spice for best flavour.
" It can be garnished with walnuts or apricots for a crunchy taste.
" Just the plain green pasta tastes immensely wonderful with cheese topped and a little bit of mixed herbs sprinkled.

How to Store
Store it, unopened, in a cool, dry cupboard for six to eight months or as per the expiry date. Dried, fresh, and cooked pasta need to be stored in different ways. Fresh Spinach green pasta will keep for 1-2 days in the refrigerator and can also be frozen. Cooked pasta will keep for 3-5 days in the fridge or freezer. When refrigerating or freezing cooked pasta, be sure it is stored in a well sealed container so that it does not absorb any odors.

Health Benefits
" Having spinach, increases the Iron content making it healthier and appealing for kids too.
" Grain based foods, such as pasta, are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. It provides our bodies with vitamins, minerals and energy.
" A very good choice for athletes and women especially for it has spinach in it.
" Ideal fortified snack for growing kids, for they will love the colour with its nutritive value.