Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi (Nhoque de ricota : e)
Whip up these light and delicate ricotta and spinach gnocchi. A quick, effortless recipe perfect for a special lunch or an elegant weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
1 cup cooked and well-drained spinach
300g fresh ricotta, passed through a fine-mesh sieve
60g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
300g fresh ricotta, passed through a fine-mesh sieve
60g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons plain flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh ricotta and Parmesan in the cheese aisle or the deli section of supermarkets like SuperValu, Tesco, or Dunnes Stores. Spinach and eggs are available in the fresh produce and dairy aisles, respectively. Plain flour is located in the baking section.
Preparation method
- Boil the spinach in salted water for approximately 5 minutes.
- Drain the spinach thoroughly and chop it very finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, sieved ricotta, egg, grated Parmesan, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Knead the mixture by hand until a smooth, consistent dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small, bite-sized gnocchi.
- Drop the gnocchi into a pot of boiling salted water.
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they float to the surface.
- Serve warm with your choice of sauce, such as a tomato or cheese-based accompaniment.
Observations
Ricotta gnocchi is a wonderful, lighter alternative to the traditional potato-based version, offering a silky texture and subtle flavor that shines with any sauce. This recipe is straightforward to prepare at home, making it an ideal choice for when you want a homemade pasta that feels special but doesn't keep you in the kitchen for hours. It pairs beautifully with everything from a simple brown butter sage sauce to a classic tomato-based ragù.
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