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Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
Italian

Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi

Light and delicate pillows of joy!

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

Main DishPastaVegetarian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

Servings

4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 ouncefresh baby spinach
  • 1 cupfresh ricotta
  • 1/2 cupgrated Asiago or Parmesan
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
  • freshly grated nutmeg -- to taste
  • 1/4 cupall-purpose flour

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 people)

Calories201
Total Fat13g
Cholesterol89mg
Sodium405mg
Total Carbohydrates9g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars1g
Protein13g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Steam the spinach until wilted, usually about . Squeeze out as much liquid as possible and cool. Chop finely.

  2. 2

    2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and dust lightly with flour. Dust a work surface lightly with flour.

  3. 3

    3. Combine the spinach, ricotta, cheese, egg yolk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a medium-sized bowl. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine.

  4. 4

    4. Using floured hands, roll 1/2 cup dough on the floured work surface to form an 8-inch-long rope. Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece to form an oval and place gnocchi on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 5

    5. Repeat process with remaining dough.

  6. 6

    6. Working in batches, add gnocchi to the pot of boiling salted water; cook until gnocchi rise to the surface. Cook longer. Using a spider or slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi from water; drain and place in serving dish. Repeat with remaining gnocchi.

Chef's Notes

Copyright: "Chef Laura Bonicelli"

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