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, 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: Widely available in the produce section of most supermarkets. Fresh or frozen options are suitable.
Ricotta Cheese: Fresh ricotta is available in the dairy or cheese section of most supermarkets. Look for whole milk ricotta for the best texture.
Parmesan Cheese: Available pre-grated or as a block in the cheese section of most supermarkets. Grating it fresh from a block offers superior flavor.
All-Purpose Flour: A pantry staple, available in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or egg section of any supermarket.
Salt and Black Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of any supermarket.
Ricotta Cheese: Fresh ricotta is available in the dairy or cheese section of most supermarkets. Look for whole milk ricotta for the best texture.
Parmesan Cheese: Available pre-grated or as a block in the cheese section of most supermarkets. Grating it fresh from a block offers superior flavor.
All-Purpose Flour: A pantry staple, available in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Eggs: Available in the dairy or egg section of any supermarket.
Salt and Black 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, 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 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 accompany various types of sauces.
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