Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi: Easy and Delicious
Prepare light and flavorful gnocchi with ricotta and spinach. 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: Available year-round in the produce section of most supermarkets.
Ricotta cheese: Found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Fresh ricotta is preferred for a lighter texture. Look for whole milk ricotta for best results.
Parmesan cheese: Available grated or as a block in the cheese section of supermarkets.
All-purpose flour: A pantry staple found in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or egg section of supermarkets.
Salt and Black Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Ricotta cheese: Found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Fresh ricotta is preferred for a lighter texture. Look for whole milk ricotta for best results.
Parmesan cheese: Available grated or as a block in the cheese section of supermarkets.
All-purpose flour: A pantry staple found in the baking aisle of supermarkets.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or egg section of supermarkets.
Salt and Black Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
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 use and pleases all palates, being perfect to accompany various types of sauces.
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