SPINACH - RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC SAUCE

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Bread and Ricotta dumplings flavored with spinach and Parmesan cheese drizzled with a fresh garlic, basil, tomato butter sauce. Serve with fresh picked and sliced tomatoes and cucumbers and ice cold Pinot Grigio for a great meatless summer meal. Prep time includes chilling the gnocchi mixture for 1 hour.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup milk
1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained and squeezed dry
8 ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2 ounces grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper
1/4 cup flour
parmesan cheese, shavings
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 medium tomatoes, diced

Steps:

  • Gnocchi: Add milk and bread to a shallow dish, let bread soak 10 minutes, then squeeze excess milk from the bread.
  • In a medium bowl, combine bread, spinach, ricotta, eggs, grated parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Fold the flour into the spinach mixture, flour your hands and roll heaping tsps into balls.
  • Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, add gnocchi in batches, cook 2 minutes or until gnocchi rises to the surface, transfer to a serving plate with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
  • Sauce: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan, cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until the butter is lightly browned.
  • To serve, drizzle sauce over gnocchi and top with shaved Parmesan.

Helping Bangla
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gnocchi turned out perfectly. The garlic sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ridwan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The gnocchi were so delicious and the garlic sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.


Sunfar Dhakal
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the garlic sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Asfa Ghulam
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Md Atour
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the garlic sauce was flavorful. However, I would have liked the sauce to be a bit thicker.


Info Sada
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This recipe was a disaster! The gnocchi were gluey and the garlic sauce was too oily. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Emon Razz
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The gnocchi were a bit too dense for my liking. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Ryan Makusha
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to the sauce and it was much better. I would also recommend serving it with a side of grated Parmesan cheese.


Natalia Aguirre
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and the dish still turned out great! I used whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the garlic sauce. It was a delicious and healthy meal.


Samantha Gonzalez
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I followed the recipe exactly and the gnocchi turned out perfectly. The garlic sauce was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Malik Shani
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it! The gnocchi were so delicious and the garlic sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this dish again for special occasions.


Ahmad Roohulamin
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the gnocchi and the garlic sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.


Alvaro Velasco
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The gnocchi were perfectly cooked and the garlic sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


IVAN SHEMO SMURQ
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I'm not usually a fan of gnocchi, but this recipe changed my mind. The gnocchi were so light and airy, and the garlic sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


muhammad haseeb saeed
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This spinach ricotta gnocchi with garlic sauce was an absolute delight! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of spinach and ricotta cheese. The garlic sauce was rich and flavorful, and it complemented the gnocchi perfectly. I wil