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 spinach, well-drained
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 and ricotta cheese can be found in the produce and dairy sections of most supermarkets. Parmesan cheese is usually available in the cheese aisle. All-purpose flour, eggs, salt, and pepper are pantry staples found in any grocery store. For fresh ricotta, check the refrigerated dairy section. If you can't find fresh ricotta, store-bought whole milk ricotta is a good substitute. Spinach is widely available in fresh or frozen forms.
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, sifted 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 red 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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