SPINACH GNOCCHI GRATIN

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Categories     Dairy     Leafy Green     Pasta     Vegetable     Bake     Fall     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 pound spinach (about 1 bunch), coarse stems discarded and the leaves washed well and drained
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan cook the spinach in the water clinging to the leaves, covered, over moderate heat, stirring once or twice, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it is wilted, refresh it under cold water, and drain it well in a colander. Squeeze the spinach dry by handfuls and chop it fine.
  • In a heavy saucepan bring the water and the milk just to a boil with the butter, stirring until the butter is melted, add the flour all at once, and stir the mixture briskly with a wooden spatula until it pulls away from the side of the pan and forms a ball. Cook the dough over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Transfer the dough to a bowl and with an electric mixer beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, the salt, the pepper, the nutmeg, and the spinach.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Into a kettle of boiling salted water drop walnut-size spoonfuls of the paste, about 10 at a time, and simmer them, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until they rise to the surface and are cooked through. Transfer the gnocchi as they are cooked with a slotted spoon to a large colander and let them drain well. Arrange the gnocchi in one layer in a buttered 1 1/2- to 2-quart shallow grating dish or flame-proof baking dish, drizzle the cream over them, and sprinkle them with the Parmesan and salt and pepper to taste. Bake the gnocchi in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes and broil them under a hot broiler about 4 inches from the heat for 1 minute, or until they are browned lightly.

Mian Abdul Rehman
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The spinach and gnocchi were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sayeed Ahamed
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Not bad, but not great.


K Adams
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This is now my go-to recipe for spinach gnocchi gratin. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the creamy spinach sauce and the crispy cheese topping.


Shiva Paswan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The spinach and gnocchi were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Phoolmaya Soni
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Meh.


Sjking Mahato
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the spinach and cheese sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hridoy Deb
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Not a fan of the nutmeg.


Rose Akpan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were delicious. The spinach and gnocchi were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M√°rio Gomes
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YUM!


SafdarAmin Khan
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This spinach gnocchi gratin was an absolute delight! The combination of creamy spinach, tender gnocchi, and crispy cheese was heavenly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it and asked for seconds.