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Ricotta and Spinach Dumplings (Gnudi)

Servings: 6
Author: Shawn

Ingredients

  • 225 g fresh spinach (1/2 pound)
  • 175 g fresh ricotta (6 ounces)
  • 45 g all-purpose flour (1/4 cup + 1 Tbs)
  • 45 g fine semolina flour (1/4 cup + 1 Tbs)
  • 35 g Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
  • 1 egg
  • Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 35 g fine semolina flour, for dredging (1/4 cup)

Instructions

  • Wash and trim stems from spinach.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add spinach and boil for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Squeeze dry, and chop finely.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except the flour needed for dredging, mixing thoroughly. Refrigerate 1 hour to firm.
  • Place flour for dredging in a small bowl, dust hands with flour, and, working with about a tablespoon of dough at a time, roll the mixture into small (1-inch) balls. Dredge in flour to coat and set on a baking sheet.
  • To cook, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, and, working in batches, drop the gnudi into the water and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes (they'll float when done) and remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Serve with a sauce of your choice.