Spinach Gnocchi
Source of Recipe
Internet
List of Ingredients
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 lbs. fresh spinach or 20 oz.
frozen spinach, thoroughly defrosted, cooked, squeezed of excess water and
chopped
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
6 Tbsp. flour
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper and nutmeg
Recipe
Melt butter over moderate heat. Add chopped spinach and cook, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes. Add ricotta and cook, stirring 3 to 4 minutes longer. Transfer the spinach-ricotta mixture to a large bowl and
mix eggs, flour, Parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Place in refrigerator at least 1 hour or until quite firm. Bring water and salt to simmer over moderate heat.
Flour hands lightly, pick up about 1 tablespoon of Gnocchi mixture and shape into a small ball. Gently drop into simmering water, cook uncovered for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and cover with butter sauce or tomato sauce. Add Parmesan cheese. Serves 4 to 6.
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