Spinach Ricotta Gnudi

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Calories

    476 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Spinach Ricotta Gnudi

These pillowy soft spinach ricotta gnudi are light, fluffy, and easy to make. This spinach and ricotta gnudi recipe sits on top of spicy arrabbiata sauce and topped with freshly grated parmesan, for the perfect Italian meal.

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Ingredients

  • 10 ounces spinach thawed, liquid squeezed out, frozen
  • 12 ounces ricotta cheese liquid squeezed out, whole milk
  • 3/4 cup semolina flour divided, or all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese + more for serving, freshly grated
  • 3 egg 1 whole, 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 24 oz arrabbiata sauce (or red sauce of choice)
  • basil fresh chopped, for garnish
  • red pepper flakes optional, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. In a small saucepan, warm red sauce on low.
  2. Using a cheese cloth, nut bag, or towel, squeeze all liquid out of spinach and ricotta cheese. Discard liquid. *If you do not squeeze all the liquid off, the ratio will be off with the flour, causing them to fall apart in the water*
  3. In a large bowl add gnudi ingredients: spinach, ricotta cheese, parmesan, 1 whole egg, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup flour, salt, and pepper. Using a silicone spoon, mix until all ingredients are fully combined.
  4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon for uniform size, spoon out and roll into a ball (about 1 1/2 inches). Repeat until all of the mix is used.
  5. Add 1/2 cup flour to a plate and roll each gnudi ball in the flour until fully coated. Tap to remove excess so flour is evenly distributed. Repeat with remaining gnudi.
  6. Once gnudi are formed and water is boiling, gently drop into water (do this in batches to not over crowd in pot). Allow them to boil until they float to the top of the water. Remove with spider strainer or spoon with holes, then set aside and repeat.
  7. Gnudi are delicate, I do not recommend tossing in sauce. You can serve them on top of the sauce and/or spoon sauce over the top of them. Serve spinach ricotta gnudi topped with fresh grated parmesan, fresh basil, and optional red pepper flakes. Gnudi are best eaten right away while still warm. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Removing the liquid from the ricotta and spinach, helps the gnudi form better and keeps them from falling apart. You can use a cheese cloth, nut bag, or a towel.
  • If you do not squeeze all the liquid out, the ratio of flour will not be enough and cause them to fall apart. Add more flour if needed.
  • Store cooked spinach ricotta gnudi in an airtight container, with sauce, in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • You can also refrigerate the uncooked gnudi, after they have been rolled in flour, place them on parchment lined plate and cover with plastic wrap for up to 2 days.
  • To freeze un-cooked gnudi, after they have been rolled in flour, place them on parchment and in freezer for 1 hour. Once frozen, add them to freezer safe bag.
  • To reheat gnudi from refrigerator, you can reheat in the microwave, but cover so sauce doesn't splatter.
  • To cook frozen gnocchi, you can boil them from frozen, but the gnudi will need additional time to cook.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.01g (1%) Cholesterol 188mg (63%) Sodium 1996mg (83%) Potassium 997mg (21%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 9823IU (196%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 539mg (54%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 1996mg 83%
Potassium 997mg 21%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 9823IU 196%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 539mg 54%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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