Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi: Easy and Delicious
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 cheese, 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 cheese, 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, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt, and pepper are commonly found in the produce, dairy, and pantry sections of most supermarkets. Fresh ricotta cheese can sometimes be found in specialty cheese shops or the deli section of larger grocery stores. Look for spinach in the fresh produce aisle. Grated Parmesan cheese is usually in the dairy or cheese aisle.
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, flour, salt, and pepper
- Knead with your hands until you get 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 looking for 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 accompany various types of sauces.
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