Brazilian recipe
Homemade ricotta gnocchi (nhoque de ricota)
Whip up these light and fluffy ricotta and spinach dumplings. It's a quick, easy, and authentic Brazilian-inspired dish perfect for a special weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
1 cup cooked spinach, well-drained
300 g fresh ricotta, passed through a fine-mesh sieve
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
300 g fresh ricotta, passed through a fine-mesh sieve
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Ricotta and fresh spinach can be easily found in the dairy and produce sections of your local supermarket. For high-quality Parmesan, check the deli counter or specialty cheese aisle. If you have access to a local Italian or international grocery store, look for fresh, high-moisture ricotta for the best results; otherwise, standard supermarket ricotta is a perfectly fine substitute.
Preparation method
- Boil the spinach in salted water for about 5 minutes
- Drain the spinach thoroughly and chop it finely
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, sieved ricotta, egg, grated Parmesan, flour, salt, and black pepper
- Mix and knead by hand until you have a smooth, firm dough
- Roll the dough into small bite-sized balls to form the gnocchi
- Drop the gnocchi into a pot of boiling salted water
- Remove the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface
- Serve hot with your preferred pasta sauce, such as a rich tomato or a creamy cheese sauce
Observations
Ricotta gnocchi is a fantastic, light alternative to the classic potato-based version. These tender, delicate dumplings offer a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with any sauce of your choice. It's a simple, no-fuss recipe that brings a touch of homemade Brazilian comfort food to your table in no time.
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