Homemade Pasta Dumplings
Discover the magic of hand-crafted elegance with this **Homemade Pasta Dumplings** recipe, where tender, golden dumplings encase a luxurious filling of creamy ricotta cheese, savory Parmesan, and fresh sautéed spinach, infused with hints of nutmeg and black pepper. Perfectly balanced between rustic comfort and gourmet flair, this recipe guides you through crafting delicate dough from scratch, shaping each dumpling with love, and finishing them in a luscious garlic butter sauce. Ready in just over an hour, these dumplings make a show-stopping entrée or appetizer, ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply savoring a richly rewarding meal at home. Whether you're a pasta enthusiast or a culinary adventurer, this dish will delight your taste buds and inspire your inner chef!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 5 oz Fresh spinach
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs.
Using a fork, beat the eggs gently and gradually incorporate the flour until a dough begins to form.
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
While the dough is resting, sauté the spinach in a pan without any oil until it wilts completely. Allow it to cool, then chop finely.
In a medium bowl, mix the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.
After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface until it's very thin, about 1/16 inch thickness.
Cut the dough into 2-inch squares or circles.
Place about a teaspoon of the ricotta mixture in the center of each dough piece.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle or semi-circle, pressing the edges to seal tightly. You can use a fork to crimp the edges.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Gently add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender.
While the dumplings cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.
Drain the dumplings and toss them gently in the skillet with the garlic butter.
Serve the dumplings hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 197 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 844 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
