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Spinach Gnocchi (Gnocchi Verdi)

by Lynne Webb on December 14, 2012 (Updated October 4, 2019) // Leave a Comment

Delicate, homemade gnocchi made with ricotta cheese and spinach make a wonderful dish for a special occasion meal.
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Spinach Gnocchi (Gnocchi Verdi)

These delicious spinach gnocchi are delicate, both in texture and flavor. They require a little time and effort to prepare, but they make an absolutely fabulous (and elegant) dish to serve for company or a special occasion.

Spinach Gnocchi (Gnocchi Verdi)

Spinach Gnocchi (Gnocchi Verdi)

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Delicate, homemade gnocchi made with ricotta cheese and spinach make a wonderful dish for a special occasion meal.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings (about 24 gnocchi)
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time : 35 minutes mins
Total Time : 40 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 24 ounces frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and very well-drained
  • One 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1-1/4 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
  • 6 tablespoons all purpose flour, plus more for forming gnocchi
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the spinach (see notes on draining), ricotta, eggs, 3/4 cup of the parmesan, salt, pepper and nutmeg until well blended. Add the flour, 2 tablespoons at a time and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours.
  • Scatter about 2/3 cup of flour over the bottom of a shallow baking pan. To form the gnocchi, scoop a scant 1/4 cup of the spinach-ricotta mixture into your hand and form it into an oval gnocchi (about the size of a small egg). Place it on the flour and repeat with the rest of the mixture. The mixture will be rather wet, but you can add a little more flour if you feel the gnocchi are too difficult to form.
  • Once you have all the gnocchi formed, sift some additional flour over the top so they are evenly coated. Refrigerate again, this time for 15 minutes.
  • While the gnocchi chills, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and preheat the oven to 425°F. Butter a baking dish large enough to hold the gnocchi in a single layer.
  • Gently place 6 to 8 gnocchi into the boiling water, reduce the heat to medium-high and cook until firmed, about 5 minutes. The gnocchi should float to the surface of the water when they are done. Remove the gnocchi from the water using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat the process with the remaining gnocchi.
  • Transfer the gnocchi to the prepared baking dish and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and bake until the cheese is lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

It is extremely important to drain the spinach very thoroughly. We recommend placing it in cheesecloth or a clean kitchen towel and wringing out all the excess moisture prior to mixing it with the cheese.

Serving Suggestions:

The gnocchi can be served as the pasta course for a traditional Italian dinner, or as a side dish with an entré like our Garlic-Herb Crusted Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast.
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Author: Lynne Webb | 

Course: Vegetarian
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Cuisine: Italian

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