Mama Zuquinis Malfatti Recipe

Name: Mama Zuquinis Malfatti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 2 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup scallion, minced (green tops included); 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 cup parsley, chopped; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon black pepper; flour, to roll dumplings in; 6 -8 quarts salt water; 1/4 cup butter, melted; parmesan cheese, grated (optional); 6 -8 cups hot marinara sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
2 teaspoons salt
1 lb ricotta cheese
2 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup scallion, minced (green tops included)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
flour, to roll dumplings in
6 -8 quarts salt water
1/4 cup butter, melted
parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
6 -8 cups hot marinara sauce (optional)

1
Place the frozen spinach in a saucepan with the salt. Cook until thawed (15 min) over low heat. Drain squeezing out the water from the spinach and then mince until fine.
2
In a large bowl, combine the spinach, breadcrumbs, the two cheeses, eggs, the herbs, the nutmeg and black pepper. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
3
When ready to make, form oval dumplings 3 inches long and about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each dumpling in the flour. Do not let them touch each other while they stand.
4
Bring the salted water to a boil. Drop the dumplings into the salted water to form one layer. When they have risen to the surface, cook for 4 more minutes.
5
Lift out the cooked malfatti, letting them drain well, and place into a well-buttered oven proof dish in a 250 degrees F oven while the other batches cook.
6
To serve, toss with butter and serve. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and 1 cup marinara per person.
7
NOTE: can be frozen after cooking. To serve, toss frozen malfatti in melted butter and Parmesan cheese, place in a well buttered dish and heat in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 lb ricotta cheese, 2 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Mama Zuquinis Malfatti falls under the General 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.

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