Spinach And Ricotta Dumplings
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes peeled and quartered
- 8 ounces baby spinach
- 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
- grated Parmesan cheese Freshly, to serve
- Cook potatoes in boiling, salted water for 10-15 mins until tender. Drain; mash. Cool slightly. Cook spinach in a saucepan with 3 tbsp cold water until wilted. Drain; squeeze out excess liquid. Cool. Add ricotta, flour and yolk to potatoes. Add nutmeg and season. Stir in spinach.
- For the tomato sauce, heat oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Cook tomatoes and garlic for 4-5 mins, stirring, until soft. Add pesto; stir. Cover; simmer for 3 mins until thick and pulpy. Season. Cover and keep warm.
- Using floured hands, shape potato mixture into 3/4-inch dumplings. Cook in boiling water, in 2 batches, for 2-3 mins until dumplings rise to surface. Drain; toss in sauce. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
potatoes, baby spinach, ricotta cheese, flour, egg yolk, nutmeg, olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, tomato pesto, parmesan cheese freshly
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Spinach-and-Ricotta-Dumplings-1400721 (may not work)