I actually tried these while in Italy last year, and found the recipe because I liked them so much. This serves 4

Spinach and Ricotta Patties

1 lb fresh spinach
8 oz ricotta cheese
1 egg beaten
2 tsp fennel lightly ground
1/2 cup finely grated romano or parmesan cheese
1 oz all purpose flour(mixed with 1 tsp dried thyme)
5 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves minced
salt and pepper

Wash and trim spinach, put in pan, cover and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes.

Mash ricotta, stir in beaten egg, salt and pepper, seeds, and cheese.

Drain and chop spinach, and mix in the mixture. Flatten the mixture (about 1 tbsp balls) and roll in flour.

Bring water to a boil, and add the patties, when they float to the top take them out.

Melt butter in a pan, cook patties for 2-3 minutes, pour garlic butter on patties, and serve.