Are you in the mood for a delicious and authentic Italian dish? If so, ricotta and spinach gnocchi is the perfect choice. This classic dish is made with ricotta cheese, spinach, and flour, and it is often served with a simple tomato sauce. Gnocchi di ricotta e spinaci is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese. If you are looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, ricotta and spinach gnocchi is a great option. With its creamy texture and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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SPINACH AND RICOTTA GNOCCHI
Provided by Food Network
Time 38m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot salted water to a boil.
- Cut the stems off the spinach, and soak the leaves in the sink. Wash them thoroughly.
- Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove spinach from the water and plunge in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
- Drain the spinach very well, and using a clean tea towel, squeeze out the extra water. Chop the leaves very fine.
- Put the cooked spinach in a large bowl, add the ricotta, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, egg yolks, and season with a couple pinches salt and some freshly ground black pepper. Mix well, and make sure that the ricotta crumbles into fine pieces, and mixes properly with the spinach. Shape the mixture into balls about the size of walnuts.
- Lightly butter a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish, lay all the gnocchi in it, and dress it with a few very thin slices butter and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Cook the gnocchi at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes, and then use the broiler for the last 5 minutes to crisp and brown the top of the spinach balls.
- In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, and saute the sage until it starts to brown. Serve the gnocchi on a warm plate and dress with the sage-butter sauce, and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan.
SPINACH AND RICOTTA GNUDI
Steps:
- For the gnudi: Mix the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, flour, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and eggs together. Make 2 small balls and test cook by placing them in boiling water until they float, then shock in iced water. Taste. If they are too soft and don't hold together, add more flour or breadcrumbs and test again.
- Portion all of the gnudi and roll into balls. Cook in boiling water until they float, about 2 minutes, and shock in iced water. Coat in olive oil and reserve until ready to serve.
- For the porcini puree: To caramelize the shallots, heat a large saute pan over high heat, add a few tablespoons of olive oil, then add the shallots. Allow to color on one side, then lower the heat and stir. Slowly cook until soft and sweet, about 5 minutes. Saute the mushrooms together with the shallots until lightly colored and tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and chili, and sweat for an additional 3 minutes. Pour the liquid from the hydrated porcini mushrooms into the pan. Allow to cook for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the contents into a blender and puree until the consistency is smooth. Add water if the mixture gets too thick in the blender and it stops moving. Add olive oil while blending to finish and taste for seasoning. Strain the sauce. Reserve until ready to serve.
- To serve: Warm the porcini puree and reserve. Reheat the gnudi in a pan with salted simmering water and the melted butter. Plate the porcini puree, place gnudi on top and top with Parmesan cheese.
SPINACH & RICOTTA GNOCCHI
These luxurious gnocchi are both light and spoilingly rich at the same time
Provided by Celia Brooks Brown
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the kettle. Place the spinach in a large bowl and pour boiling water over it. Leave for 2 mins until wilted, then drain thoroughly. Leave to cool, then wrap a clean tea towel around the spinach. Hold it over the sink and squeeze out as much water as possible. Finely chop.
- Place the spinach, parsley, garlic, ricotta, flour, eggs, cheese and a generous grating of nutmeg into a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Use a fork to stir very thoroughly until everything is completely mixed. Using wet hands, form the mixture into walnut-size balls. Place on a large plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 mins.
- When ready to cook, heat the oven to warm and bring a large pan of water to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and drop in batches of about 8-10 gnocchi at a time. They will sink to the bottom, and when they rise to the top give them about 1 min more, then remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm while you cook the rest. Serve the gnocchi on warm plates drizzled with olive oil and scattered with rocket and more cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 0.86 milligram of sodium
SPINACH AND RICOTTA GNOCCHI
Categories Egg Vegetarian High Fiber Parmesan Ricotta Spinach Boil Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook spinach in large pot of boiling salted water just until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Drain. Squeeze out liquid. Chop spinach.
- Mix spinach, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 1/2 cup flour, egg yolks, salt, pepper and nutmeg in bowl until slightly sticky dough forms.
- Dust baking sheet with flour. Working in batches and using floured hands, roll 1/4 cup dough on floured work surface to form 5-inch-long rope. Cut rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece between palms to form oval. Transfer gnocchi to prepared baking sheet. Repeat rolling, cutting and shaping with remaining dough. Working in batches, add gnocchi to pot of boiling salted water; cook until gnocchi rise to surface. Cook 4 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, remove gnocchi from water; drain. Place in serving dish.
- Pour butter over gnocchi; toss. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Reheat in 400°F oven about 10 minutes.) Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
RICOTTA GNOCCHI
This recipe was passed down to me from my great aunt, it is easy, authentic and delicious! The secret to making these gnocchi is to dry the ingredients as much as you can before using. Let the ricotta drain of excess water by placing it in a strainer over a bowl and leaving it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using.
Provided by Shelbi Awabdy
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Stir together the ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan Cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until evenly combined. Mix in 1 cup of flour. Add additional flour if needed to form a soft dough.
- Divide the dough into 3 or 4 pieces, and roll into 1/2-inch-thick ropes on a floured surface. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces, and place on a lightly floured baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in shredded basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.
- To assemble the dish, stir the cubed mozzarella cheese into the sauce and allow the heat of the sauce to soften, but not melt the cheese. Place gnocchi into a serving bowl, and spoon sauce overtop.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 905.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
GNOCCHI DI SPINACI
Make and share this Gnocchi Di Spinaci recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Spinach
Time 2h30m
Yield 50 gnocchi
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine spinach, cheese, egg, spices and potato starch together.
- Bring water to a rolling boil.
- Wetting hands first, form gnocchi into balls the size of walnuts and drop into boiling water.
- They will fall to bottom. When they rise they are done.
- Just before serving, preheat oven to 350°; sprinkle with butter and Parmesan cheese and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 25, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 9.9, Sodium 35.8, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.3
SIMPLE SPINACH AND RICOTTA GNOCCHI
With a simple "cheater's version" of ricotta gnocchi, this pasta dinner comes together easily on any weeknight.
Provided by Donna Hay
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix to combine and set aside. Place the spinach in a large heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside for 1 minute. Drain, place in a clean tea towel, squeeze to remove the excess liquid and finely chop. Add the spinach to the gnocchi dough and mix to combine. Lightly dust a clean surface with flour. Divide the dough in half and roll each piece into a 3cm-wide (1-inch-wide) log. Slice into 2cm-thick (3/4-inch-thick) pieces and set aside on a lightly floured tray. Cook the gnocchi, in 2 batches, in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes or until risen to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a serving plate. Top with the lemon oil, rocket and Parmesan to serve.
RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH & GORGONZOLA
When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a rich sauce made with butternut squash, spinach and Gorgonzola.- Brud Holland, Watkins Glen, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Peel potatoes; press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Cool slightly., Add ricotta and Romano cheeses, oil and salt to potato pulp; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour; mix well. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into 16 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/2-in.-thick rope; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches until they float, 30-60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In a large saucepan, combine the squash, basil, water, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until squash is tender, 4-6 minutes. , Stir in cream and Gorgonzola. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Serve with gnocchi.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 1420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
GNOCCHI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI (RICOTTA AND SPINACH GNOCCHI )
This recipe for Gnocchi di ricotta e spinaci with herbed butter is one I have adapted from a recipe I found in the 22 October 2005 Melbourne 'Good Weekend' magazine. Melbourne has a very large Italian population, there's an Italian restaurant in most shopping centres and Italian recipes are abundant in all our magazines and in the cooking sections of our newspapers. In making the herb butter, select a couple of herbs you like from those suggested below or any others that you prefer. The gnocchi can be served over pasta, or as a side-dish or on their own as a light meal with salad greens.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the spinach over a low-medium heat, in just the water that was still clinging to the leaves after you had washed it, for 5 minutes; drain; squeeze out as much of the remaining liquid as possible, chop finely and place in a medium-large-sized bowl.
- Add the ricotta, half the parmesan, the nutmeg and the egg yolks and season to taste with the salt and freshly ground pepper; shape the mixture into balls and dust lightly with flour.
- Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil, add the gnocchi, a few at a time and, once they rise to the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon, set aside on a serving dish and keep warm; once all the gnocchi have been cooked, melt the butter and add to it the herbs of your choice; pour the herbed butter over the gnocchi; sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.1, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 176.3, Sodium 436.8, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 20.8
Tips:
- Use fresh ricotta cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have spinach on hand, you can substitute another leafy green, such as kale or chard.
- Be sure to drain the spinach thoroughly before adding it to the ricotta mixture. This will help prevent the gnocchi from becoming too wet.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking will make the gnocchi tough.
- When cooking the gnocchi, be sure to use a large pot of boiling salted water. This will help the gnocchi cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the gnocchi. This will cause the gnocchi to stick together.
- Cook the gnocchi until they float to the top of the water. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve the gnocchi immediately with your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Ricotta and spinach gnocchi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover ricotta cheese and spinach, and it is also a good source of protein and calcium. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect ricotta and spinach gnocchi at home.
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