Parmesan Arugula Dumplings
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced white onions
- 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
- 8 ounces baby arugula
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ounces day-old crustless French or white bread, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 to 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- For the sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- When it shimmers, add the onion and garlic and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and sugar, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, if needed, and set aside.
- For the dumplings: Bring a medium pot of heavily salted water to boil over high heat.
- Add the arugula and blanch, about 30 seconds.
- Remove arugula with a slotted spoon, drain, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Chop finely and set aside.
- Return the pot to the stove, and bring to a simmer over low heat.
- Combine the milk and the eggs in a large bowl and beat until well combined.
- Add the bread and mix until soaked through.
- Stir in the chopped arugula and mix thoroughly.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except the mozzarella, and stir until just evenly combined.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Shape the dough into tablespoon-sized dumplings (you should have about 30).
- Drop about 10 dumplings into the simmering water and cook until they float to the surface and are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Remove with a slotted spoon to a colander and repeat with remaining dumpling dough.
- Once all the dumplings are cooked, transfer to an oven-safe serving dish, spoon the tomato sauce over the top and cover with the mozzarella.
- Broil until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately.
extravirgin olive oil, white onions, garlic, salt, tomatoes, sugar, arugula, milk, eggs, white bread, kosher salt, allpurpose, freshly ground nutmeg, mozzarella
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/parmesan-arugula-dumplings-recipe.html (may not work)