50 mintime
Mediumdifficulty
4Servings
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Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
75% authentic · Italian
A vibrant green variation of ricotta gnocchi, incorporating spinach for added flavor, color, and nutrients. Delicious with a light cream sauce or simple butter.
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Ingredients
- Frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry10 oz
- Whole milk ricotta cheese15 oz
- All-purpose flour1.25 cups
- Large egg1
- Grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup
- Salt1/2 tsp
- Black pepper1/4 tsp
- Butter3 tbsp
- Lemon zest1 tsp
- Fresh mint leaves1 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Finely chop the squeezed-dry spinach.
- 2
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- 4
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape into ropes, and cut into small pieces.
- 5
Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float.
- 6
Melt butter in a pan with lemon zest.
- 7
Drain gnocchi and toss gently in the lemon-butter sauce.
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh mint.
