Italian

Spinach and Ricotta Malfatti

60minAmbitiousVeggieNut-free

Delicate Italian ricotta and spinach dumplings, lighter than gnocchi and served in a simple brown butter sage sauce.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 300gspinach (fresh)
  • 5gsage (fresh)

Dairy & Eggs

  • 400gricotta cheese
  • 100gparmesan cheese
  • 1eggs
  • 50gbutter

Pasta, Rice & Co

  • 100gflour

Instructions

  1. 1

    Steam fresh spinach, squeeze out all moisture, and chop finely.

  2. 2

    Mix ricotta cheese, spinach, parmesan cheese, eggs, and half the flour in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Form small spoonfuls of the mixture into balls, rolling them lightly in the remaining flour.

  4. 4

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  5. 5

    Drop dumplings in batches into boiling water, cooking for 3 minutes until they float.

  6. 6

    Melt butter in a pan with sage until foaming and golden.

  7. 7

    Toss the cooked malfatti in the sage butter briefly.

  8. 8

    Serve immediately.

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