Recipe: Ricotta Gnocchi (Malfatti di Ricotta) (with spinach and parmesan)

RICOTTA GNOCCHI (MALFATTI DI RICOTTA)

2 cups chopped cooked spinach
2 cups grated parmesan cheese, divided use
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and ground black pepper
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted

In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach with 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1/4 cup flour, ricotta, eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. With the help of a spoon, shape spinach mixture into ovals about the size of a walnut and roll each one in remaining flour.

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Drop gnocchi a few at a time into boiling water and cook until they float to the surface. Drain in colander and arrange on serving dish.

Pour melted butter over gnocchi with remaining Parmesan and serve.

Servings: 4
Source: Medford Mail Tribune, October 1994