Ricotta and Spinach Gnudi
These Ricotta and Spinach Gnudi are a light, flavorful twist on classic Italian comfort food, perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests. Try them for your next Mediterranean-inspired meal—they’re so easy and delicious you’ll want them on repeat!
Ingredients
- For the Gnudi:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 10 oz fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan or similar hard cheese
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of nutmeg
- For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 sage leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic briefly, then add spinach and cook until wilted; cool and squeeze out excess liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach with ricotta, egg, parmesan, flour, salt, and nutmeg.
- Lightly oil your hands and form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Place balls on a floured plate, dusting lightly with more flour.
- Bring salted water to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add gnudi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
- Melt butter in a skillet, add sage leaves, and cook for 1 minute; toss in cooked gnudi and gently shake to coat.