Kay Roueche's Spinach Gnocchi

Name: Kay Roueche's Spinach Gnocchi
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 3/4 cup ricotta cheese,drained of excess whey; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 6 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

By Florence Fabricant

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 - 6 servings

210-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, defrosted
4tablespoons melted butter
¾cup ricotta cheese,drained of excess whey
2eggs, lightly beaten
6tablespoons flour
¾cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg

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Preparation

Step 1
Squeeze the spinach with your hands to remove as much moisture as possible. Place the spinach in a bowl, and add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter, the ricotta cheese and the eggs, and mix well. Stir in the flour and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Season carefully to taste with salt and pepper, and add the nutmeg.
Step 2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Scoop up heaping teaspoons of the spinach mixture, and in the palms of your hands, roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Set them on a lightly floured surface.
Step 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in the gnocchi, and boil gently for several minutes, until they rise to the surface.
Step 5
Carefully drain the gnocchi, spread in a warm dish, and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese and serve.