Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings Recipe

Name: Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 1 10 -ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling; 2 large eggs; Freshly ground pepper; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 2 cups prepared marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
1 10 -ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 large eggs
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Crusty bread, for serving

1
Bring a large, wide pot of salted water to a simmer.
2
Put the spinach in a large bowl and separate it with your hands.
3
Add the ricotta, 3/4 cup parmesan, the flour, eggs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg.
4
Mix with a fork to form a slightly sticky dough.
5
Spread some flour on a plate.
6
Scoop out heaping tablespoonfuls of the spinach-ricotta mixture and roll into about 24 loose balls using floured hands.
7
Gently roll the balls in the flour.
8
Bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet over medium heat.
9
Whisk in the butter.
10
Meanwhile, gently lower the dumplings into the simmering water and cook until they rise to the surface and are firm, about 5 minutes.
11
Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon, letting the water drain off, and add to the sauce.
12
Gently toss to coat, then transfer to plates and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan.
13
Serve with bread.
14
Per serving: Calories 503; Fat 32 g (Saturated 18 g); Cholesterol 210 mg; Sodium 1,251 mg; Carbohydrate 23 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 27 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 1 10 -ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, 1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese, 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings

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