Cheese Spinach Gnocchi in Italian Style (Malfatti)
Cheese spinach gnocchi in Italian style (Malfatti) is a recipe with fresh ingredients from the leafy greens category. Try this and more recipes from Spoonsparrow!
Ingredients
- 500 g fresh spinach
- Salt
- 175 g ricotta
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 120 g freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 Eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 200 g Flour
- pepper (ground)
- nutmeg
- butter (for the pan)
- parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
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1.
Wash, trim and blanch the spinach in salted water. Shock, squeeze dry, finely chop, then knead with ricotta, lemon zest, 60 g parmesan, eggs, egg yolk, and flour into a smooth dough. Adjust flour as needed. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Using a spoon, form gnocchi, place on a floured board, and drop them into boiling salted water. If they fall apart, knead in extra flour or an egg. Simmer for about 8 minutes until cooked.
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2.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) fan‑forced.
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3.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a fireproof, buttered dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake in the preheated oven for 4–5 minutes until golden. Garnish with parsley before serving.
