Description
Indulge in these light and tender Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi, a delightful Italian dumpling dish that’s both satisfying and flavorful. These gnudi, made with ricotta, spinach, and Parmesan, are a perfect main course for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (drained)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (finely chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Shaping and Cooking:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Sage leaves for garnish
- Extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ricotta, chopped spinach, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until smooth.
- Add Flour and Shape: Gradually add flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Shape into small dumplings.
- Cook Gnudi: Boil salted water, then cook gnudi until they float, about 3–4 minutes.
- Sauté with Butter: Melt butter in a skillet, add sage leaves, then toss in cooked gnudi. Serve with Parmesan.
Notes
- Be gentle when mixing to keep the gnudi light and tender.
- Substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard if desired.
- For a richer sauce, drizzle with browned butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gnudi
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
