Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
Delight your taste buds with this Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi recipe—a true celebration of Italian comfort food! Tender, handmade gnocchi crafted from vibrant fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and a hint of nutmeg create a pillowy-soft bite that’s irresistible. The gnocchi are gently simmered to perfection and then tossed in a luxurious sage-infused browned butter sauce, adding a touch of elegance and aromatic depth. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a fantastic way to impress guests or elevate a weeknight dinner. Serve these golden sage-kissed morsels with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for a savory finish that melts in your mouth. Keywords: Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi, homemade gnocchi recipe, sage butter sauce, Italian comfort food, easy gnocchi recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Fresh spinach
- 250 grams Ricotta cheese
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 100 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg yolk
- 0.25 teaspoons Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 8 leaves Fresh sage leaves
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the fresh spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out as much water as possible and finely chop the spinach.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, egg yolk, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a soft, sticky dough forms.
Lightly flour a clean surface. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into long ropes about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Drop the gnocchi into the water in small batches. When they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the fresh sage leaves and cook until the butter begins to brown and the sage becomes crispy.
Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss gently to coat in the sage butter sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the gnocchi to absorb the flavors.
Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.2 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.7 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 498 mg | 166% | |
| Sodium | 3709 mg | 161% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1938 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 434 mg | 9% | |
*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.
