Spinach And Ricotta Gnocchi

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 min

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 lbs fresh spinach
• 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
• 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• salt and pepper
• freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Recipe

• 1 cook the spinach in a large pot for about 5 minutes or until wilted.
• 2 allow to cool a bit, then squeeze the spinach dry as much as possible. this is very important.
• 3 process in a blender or food processor, then transfer to a medium sized bowl.
• 4 add the ricotta, parmesan, eggs and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
• 5 add enough flour to the mixture for a soft dough. do not add too much flour.
• 6 use your hands to shape the mixture into 3-inch sausage-shapes.
• 7 dust lightly with flour.
• 8 bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt lightly.
• 9 gently slide the gnocchi into the water and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until gnocchi float to the surface.
• 10 remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and transfer to a warm dish.
• 11 pour on the melted butter and sprinkle with the parmesan. also good with warmed pasta sauce!