Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi
Prepare light and flavorful ricotta and spinach gnocchi. An easy and quick 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
Spinach: Available year-round in the fresh produce section of most supermarkets.
Ricotta: Found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Look for 'fresh ricotta' for the best texture.
Parmesan cheese: Available in the cheese section of supermarkets, often pre-grated or in blocks.
All-purpose flour: A pantry staple found in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or egg section of supermarkets.
Salt and Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
Ricotta: Found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Look for 'fresh ricotta' for the best texture.
Parmesan cheese: Available in the cheese section of supermarkets, often pre-grated or in blocks.
All-purpose flour: A pantry staple found in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or egg section of supermarkets.
Salt and Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
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 cheese, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper
- Knead with your hands until you obtain a homogeneous and firm dough
- Shape the dough into small balls, forming the gnocchi
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling water with a pinch of salt
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they float to the surface
- Serve the gnocchi with your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce or cheese sauce
Observations
Ricotta gnocchi is a light and delicious option for those seeking a different homemade pasta. Its smooth texture and delicate flavor make it an excellent alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. This recipe is practical for everyday meals and pleases all palates, being perfect to serve with various types of sauces.
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