LIGHT SPINACH RICOTTA GNOCCHI

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I researched gnocchi recipes and came up with this one to cut down the fat and boost the fiber. WW Friendly!

Provided by SuperSpike

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach
1 cup low-fat ricotta
1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, may use less
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
nutmeg, to taste
all-purpose flour, for dusting

Steps:

  • Set a large pot of heavily salted water to boil.
  • Take the spinach one handful at a time and squeeze it dry in a tea towel. Chop fine.
  • Combine the Spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and spices in a medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • First add whole wheat flour, then add 1 Tbs of AP flour and mix gently until dough comes together. Add the remaining Tb of flour if needed.
  • Dust work surface with flour and divide dough into 4 pieces.
  • Take a piece of dough and roll it out into a "snake" and cut into 1" pieces. Roll each piece along the back of a fork to give it a ridged texture. Repeat on remaining pieces of dough.
  • Drop formed pasta into the boiling water a few pieces at a time and cook until they float up to the surface. 1-2 minutes Fish out pasta with a slotted spoon or spider and set aside.
  • When all the pasta is cooked, top it with your desired sauce or butter and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 197.8, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.6, Protein 8.3

AJMAL KHATANA
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Shulaifa Mina
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion.


Samuel Wolff
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Rose Arends
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This recipe is a must-try! You won't be disappointed.


Yaseen jani Tv
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a keeper.


Dickson Omwoyo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


N_H MiRaj
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I love this recipe! The gnocchi are so light and fluffy.


Facebook Boy
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This recipe was easy to follow and the gnocchi turned out great!


Abida
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This was a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Janipher Naluguddo
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Yum!


MIRAI
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This recipe is a winner! The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Sue Hughes
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful. My family loved it.


Felicia Yeboah
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This recipe is amazing! The gnocchi are so light and fluffy, and the sauce is flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


James Mapiki
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I love this recipe! The gnocchi are so light and fluffy, and the sauce is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Dinesh Shresh
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This is one of the best gnocchi recipes I've ever tried. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


KADIM 2345
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious meal. The gnocchi were perfect and the sauce was flavorful.


Widad Tommis
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Marcia Robinson
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I made this last night and it was a huge hit with my family! I've never had homemade gnocchi before and it was so easy to make. The ricotta made the gnocchi light and fluffy, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor. I served it with a si


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