RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH & GORGONZOLA

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When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a rich sauce made with butternut squash, spinach and Gorgonzola.- Brud Holland, Watkins Glen, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large potatoes
3 cups reduced-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
6 large eggs
4-1/2 cups cake flour
4 quarts water
SAUCE:
2-2/3 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
1-1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1-1/2 pounds fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400° for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Peel potatoes; press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Cool slightly., Add ricotta and Romano cheeses, oil and salt to potato pulp; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Add flour; mix well. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into 16 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/2-in.-thick rope; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches until they float, 30-60 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm., In a large saucepan, combine the squash, basil, water, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook until squash is tender, 4-6 minutes. , Stir in cream and Gorgonzola. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Add spinach; cook until spinach is wilted. Serve with gnocchi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833 calories, Fat 35g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 1420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Vivian Ryan
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Maseko Mack
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khloe Sturgill
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These gnocchi were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Dawn Sickles
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The gnocchi turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


William Knox
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Alex Zenone
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abbi Rush
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These gnocchi were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Mavis Mafusire
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. The gnocchi turned out perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Abdullahi Haladu
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


jaber jr
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


khalid muhammad
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These gnocchi were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Alex Illyas
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This was my first time making gnocchi and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the gnocchi were delicious.


Zahidullah Rahmati
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but this recipe was really good.


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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the spinach and gorgonzola sauce was flavorful and creamy.