Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi Recipe

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Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
348
Calories
Total time
15
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Drain the ricotta cheese in a cheesecloth-lined strainer set over a bowl until it is very dry. Transfer the cheese to a large bowl and set it aside.
  2. Cook the spinach in batches in a covered large soup pot with no additional water until the spinach has wilted. Drain it in a colander, and when cool enough to handle, squeeze the spinach as dry as possible with your hands to remove excess water. You should have about 2 cups of squeezed spinach.
  3. Chop the spinach coarsely, then purée it in a blender or food processor until it is very smooth. Transfer the spinach to the bowl with the cheese and stir in 1/3 cup of the grated cheese, eggs, mint, salt, nutmeg and pepper, and mix well. Begin adding the flour a little at a time until a soft dough is obtained and is not sticking to your hands.
  4. It is easier to form the gnocchi if the dough is refrigerated for several hours or overnight.
  5. Lightly flour a work surface. Using two soupspoons, shape heaping tablespoons of the dough into an oval or egg shape then gently slide the dough off the spoon onto the floured surface.
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. With a spoon, scoop up about 8 to 10 gnocchi at a time and add them to the water. Boil them until they float.
  7. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large sauté pan and stir in the sage leaves. Cover the pan and keep the sauce warm.
  8. Use a slotted spoon to remove and transfer the gnocchi to the sauce tossing them gently until well coated with the sauce.
  9. Divide between 8 individual plates and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 347.75 Kcal (1456 kJ)
Calories from fat 210.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.37g 36%
Cholesterol 105.84mg 35%
Sodium 377.15mg 16%
Potassium 612.54mg 13%
Total Carbs 22.26g 7%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 10%
Protein 13.47g 27%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 240mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.75 Kcal (669 kJ)
Calories from fat 96.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.74g 36%
Cholesterol 48.62mg 35%
Sodium 173.25mg 16%
Potassium 281.39mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.22g 7%
Sugars 0.01g 0%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 10%
Protein 6.19g 27%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 42%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 17%
Calcium 110.2mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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