Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
- 4 6-ounce packages ready-to-use baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese (about 16 ounces)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (about) all purpose flour
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Generous pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 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 400F oven about 10 minutes.)
- Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Season with salt and pepper.
readyto, wholemilk, parmesan cheese, flour, egg yolks, salt, ground black pepper, generous, butter
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spinach-and-ricotta-gnocchi-103453 (may not work)