Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings

In some Italian regions, they are called "gnocchi ignudi," which translates to naked gnocchi. Perhaps they are named this way because they are usually served without sauce. Grated cheese and a bit of melted butter are enough.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 30 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 250 g Cheese, cottage cheese

  • 100 g Cheese, Parmesan, grated

  • 2 piece Egg, fresh

  • 500 g Spinach, raw

  • 100 g Wheat flour, white, multi-purpose

  • 3 pinch Salt, table

  • 2 pinch Spices, pepper, black

  • 1 pinch Spices, nutmeg, ground

  • pieces Cheese, Parmesan, grated

Steps

  1. Clean the spinach leaves thoroughly, wash them, and drain. Place them in a large pot with a little water. Place the pot on the stove and cook the spinach for about 5 minutes or until the leaves soften. Drain the spinach well, rinse with cold water, and let it cool.

  2. Once cooled, squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove as much liquid as possible. Finely chop the spinach.

  3. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, eggs, and grated Parmesan. Add the chopped spinach and flour. The mixture should be soft but still kneadable. Season the mixture to taste with pepper, salt, and nutmeg.

  4. Place a pot with a larger amount of salted water back on the stove. While the water is heating, shape the mixture into dumplings using two spoons. Place the dumplings next to each other on a moistened kitchen board. Gently drop the prepared dumplings into the barely simmering water. Lower the temperature slightly and cook the dumplings for about 10 minutes.

  5. Use a slotted spoon to remove the cooked dumplings from the pot, drain them, and serve on plates. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 121.96 kcal
  • Fat: 4.08 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.91 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.44 g
    • Sugars: 0.64 g
  • Protein: 9.17 g
  • Fiber: 1.18 g

Advice

If desired, you can flavor the dumplings with melted butter. Instead of Parmesan, you can use grated hard sheep cheese.