Gnudi or Gnocchi Recipe www.olioandolive.com

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

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   Microwave the spinach according to the package directions.

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   Or put rinsed fresh spinach, big stems removed, in a non-stick frying pan, cover, and cook about 3 minutes until it wilts.

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   In either case, drain.

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   Let the spinach cool uncovered.

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   While the spinach is cooling, grease the bottom and sides of an 8-inch square baking dish with 1/2 teaspoon Bardi extra virgin olive oil.

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   When the spinach is cool, squeeze out any remaining liquid and puree the spinach in a food processor.

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   Add the egg, flour, 1/4 cup of the cheese, salt, and nutmeg to the spinach.

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   Process until combined.

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    If you are using the pitted olives, stir them in by hand.

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    Place in the prepared baking dish.

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    Smooth the top.

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    Make sure the center is not higher than the sides, or the olive oil will slide right off.

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    Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup cheese on top and drizzle with the 2 tablespoons Bardi extra virgin olive oil.

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    Bake for about 35 minutes, until the top is brown and crusty.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.