Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi (Nhoque de ricota)
Prepare light and flavorful ricotta and spinach dumplings. This is a practical and delicious recipe for a special lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 cup cooked and well-drained spinach
300 g fresh ricotta, passed through a sieve
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
300 g fresh ricotta, passed through a sieve
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
All ingredients can be found in local supermarkets and fresh produce markets. For the ricotta, you may use cottage cheese as a substitute if fresh ricotta is unavailable.
Preparation method
- Cook the spinach in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes
- Drain the spinach well and chop it finely
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, sieved ricotta, egg, grated Parmesan, flour, salt, and black pepper
- Knead with your hands until a homogeneous and firm dough is obtained
- Shape the dough into small balls to form the gnocchi
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling water with a pinch of salt
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they rise to the surface
- Serve the gnocchi with your favorite sauce, such as tomato or cheese sauce
Observations
Ricotta gnocchi offers a light and delicious option for those seeking a different kind of homemade pasta. Its smooth texture and delicate flavor make it an excellent alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. This recipe is practical for daily life and pleases every palate, serving as the perfect companion to a wide variety of sauces.
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