Spinach - Ricotta Gnocchi With Garlic Sauce Recipe

Name: Spinach - Ricotta Gnocchi With Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Gnocchi; 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; Garnish; parmesan cheese, shavings; Sauce; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 medium tomatoes, diced

Servings: persons

Gnocchi
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
Garnish
parmesan cheese, shavings
Sauce
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 medium tomatoes, diced

1
Gnocchi: Add milk and bread to a shallow dish, let bread soak 10 minutes, then squeeze excess milk from the bread.
2
In a medium bowl, combine bread, spinach, ricotta, eggs, grated parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
3
Fold the flour into the spinach mixture, flour your hands and roll heaping tsps into balls.
4
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.
5
Sauce: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan, cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until the butter is lightly browned.
6
To serve, drizzle sauce over gnocchi and top with shaved Parmesan.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Gnocchi, 4 slices white bread, crusts removed, 1/2 cup milk, 1 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed,drained and squeezed dry, and more.

Yes, Spinach - Ricotta Gnocchi With Garlic Sauce 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.

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Spinach - Ricotta Gnocchi With Garlic Sauce

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