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Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi

These spinach and ricotta gnudi are soft, pillowy dumplings, sans-pasta clothes. 
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 serves
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 200 g spinach
  • 259 g 1c ricotta
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 70 g ½c plain flour
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 20 g ⅔c grated parmigiano reggiano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Semolina or semolina flour for rolling

Instructions

  • Dip fresh spinach into a pot of boiling water for 15-20 seconds to wilt. Strain and rinse under cold water.
  • Squeeze out as much water as you can from the spinach (use a cheese cloth or new Chux cloth), and then roughly chop.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, egg yolks, plain flour, spinach, nutmeg, parmigiano reggiano, salt and pepper. Stir until just combined.
  • Using an ice-cream scoop, scoop mixture and form into a ball. Place on to a plate with semolina and roll around to coat. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  • Chill uncovered in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add in gnudi and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they begin to float to the surface. Pick them out with a slotted spoon and straight into your choice of sauce. I love butter and sage sauce or a simple tomato sauce.