Spinach Balls

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh spinach leaves
• 200 g ricotta
• 1 tbsp flour
• 2 Eggs
• Salt
• Pepper (freshly ground)
• nutmeg
• 150 g butter
• 50 g freshly grated Parmesan
• 0.5 bunch Basil

Instructions

1. 1.

   Wash, trim, and remove thick stems from the spinach; let it drip dry in a colander after rinsing with cold water, then squeeze out excess moisture and finely chop.

2. 2.

   Stir the chopped spinach into ricotta, flour, and eggs; season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Using a teaspoon, scoop portions of the mixture and shape them into balls with wet hands.

3. 3.

   Bring 2 L lightly salted water to a boil; gradually add the balls and simmer gently for 6–8 minutes until they rise to the surface. Remove and drain on paper towels.