Gnocchi di Spinaci e Ricotta

Lighter than potato gnocchi, these spinach and ricotta balls are poached and served with a smooth, homemade tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.1 kcals 2184.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 49.1 grams 196.3 grams
Fat 26.4 grams 105.6 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
ml
Caster Sugar
refined white sugar
CondimentsSauces
2
ml
Tomato Purée
converted from 2 tbsp
Dairy
100
g
Parmesan
freshly grated vegetarian hard cheese
2
piece
Eggs
free-range
1
piece
Parmesan
extra for serving
GrainsCereals
150
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for flouring
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
2
piece
Garlic
cloves, chopped
1
piece
Bouquet Garni
thyme, bay leaves, and parsley sprigs
OilsFats
2
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
converted from 2 tbsp
Vegetables
500
g
Spinach
frozen and thawed, or 650g fresh cooked until wilting
1
piece
Onion
medium, chopped
1
piece
Carrot
finely diced
800
g
Chopped Tomatoes
2 cans of 400g each

Steps

  • Drain spinach well and chop until you have 250g of dry weight.
  • Beat ricotta until smooth and mix with spinach, parmesan, flour, eggs, nutmeg, and seasoning.
  • Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least one hour.
  • Sauté onion and carrot in oil until tender, then add garlic for one minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes, purée, sugar, and bouquet garni, then simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bouquet garni and blend the sauce in a food processor until smooth.
  • Roll tablespoons of chilled mixture into balls and coat them in flour.
  • Poach the gnocchi in gently simmering water for 10-15 minutes until cooked.
  • Serve gnocchi topped with warm tomato sauce and extra parmesan.