Description
Light and fluffy dumplings made with fresh spinach and creamy ricotta, served with a simple tomato sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped and blanched
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small dumplings using a spoon or your hands.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Gently drop the dumplings into the water and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface.
- In a separate pan, heat the tomato sauce. Remove the cooked dumplings with a slotted spoon and add them to the sauce, gently tossing to coat.
- Serve the dumplings hot, drizzled with olive oil and garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.