Spinach and ricotta gnocchi

Name: Spinach and ricotta gnocchi
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300g of spinach; 500g of dry ricotta; 100g of finely grated parmesan; 4 eggs; a pinch of grated nutmeg; salt; pepper; nut-brown (burnt) butter`

STEVE MANFREDI

October 19, 2011

Time:< 30 minsServes:8

Loose baby spinach leaves are widely available and, in supermarkets, have pretty much replaced larger spinach in bunches. Look for bright, shiny leaves and stems - avoid limp or slimy ones. Remove the string from bunched spinach before storing in the fridge in a sealed bag. Don't wash spinach until you're ready to use it.

Ingredients

300g of spinach
500g of dry ricotta
100g of finely grated parmesan
4 eggs
a pinch of grated nutmeg
salt
pepper
nut-brown (burnt) butter`

Method

Blanch for a minute, drain, squeeze out as much water as possible, then chop. In a bowl, mix 500g of dry ricotta (Brancourt's is good), the chopped spinach, 100g of finely grated parmesan, 4 eggs, a pinch of grated nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Using a little flour on your hands, shape each gnocchi into a "torpedo" about 5-6cm long and 2cm in diameter. In a large pot of salted water, poach the gnocchi for 3-4 minutes - they should rise to the surface when ready. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well.
To serve
Spoon gnocchi in a serving dish, sprinkle with generous amounts of grated parmesan and finish with nut-brown (burnt) butter.