Brazilian recipe
Ricotta Gnocchi at Home (Nhoque de ricota)
Make a light, flavorful gnocchi with ricotta and spinach. An easy, quick recipe for a special lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 cup cooked spinach, well drained
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
Look for the ricotta, Parmesan, flour, and eggs in the dairy and baking sections of the supermarket; fresh spinach is usually in the produce section. If needed, a fine-mesh sieve and black pepper can be found in the kitchenware and spices aisles.
Preparation method
- Cook the spinach in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes
- Drain the spinach very well and chop it finely
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, the sieved ricotta, the egg, the grated Parmesan, the flour, the salt, and the black pepper
- Knead with your hands until you have a smooth, firm dough
- Shape the dough into small balls to form the gnocchi
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling water with a pinch of salt
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they rise 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 anyone looking for a different homemade pasta. Its soft texture and delicate flavor make it an excellent alternative to classic potato gnocchi. This recipe is practical for everyday cooking and pleasing for every palate, making it perfect with a wide variety of sauces.
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