Light Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

Name: Light Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

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["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."]

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, 1 cup low-fat ricotta, 1/3 cup fresh parmesan cheese, shredded, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Light Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Light Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

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