Toasted Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

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   Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Boil some water for your spinach.

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   Be sure to cut the stems off.

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   Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook for 1 minute.

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   Remove from the water and put it in ice water to stop the cooking.

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   Make sure to drain and squeeze the spinach, you do not want it wet!

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   Chop the spinach very fine.

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   Put the spinach in a nice big bowl.

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   Add the ricotta, 4 tablespoons Parmesan, egg yolks, and a couple of pinches of salt and some freshly ground black pepper.

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   Mix well.

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    Use 1 teaspoon of the mixture and shape the gnocchi gently in your hands until they are the usual shape of gnocchi.

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    Butter a casserole dish, lay all the gnocchi in it, and dress it with a sprinkling of the remaining Parmesan.

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    Cook at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes.

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    I like to finish my gnocchi by lightly tossing them in a skillet with butter, sage and a dash of cream.

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    Enjoy!

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    Note: You can fry some sage leaves till crisp in butter to garnish, if you like.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.