Gnudi AKA Malfatti

Submitted by clubfoody

"Quick & easy, these delicious Italian dumplings are great to serve anytime. VIDEO https://youtu.be/OYsEpvejVbY"

 

• Ready In: 17mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 16 ounces ricotta cheese, drained
• 10 ounces frozen spinach, drained and finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 cup finely grated grana padano (plus more for garnish)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature and beaten
• 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste plus more for the pot)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour (or as needed)
• 1⁄2 cup semolina (or as needed)
• 3 cups marinara sauce (or as needed)
• 1 tablespoon flat-leaf Italian parsley

directions

1. Sprinkle semolina evenly on a baking sheet; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, add drained ricotta, spinach, garlic, cheese, eggs, chives, lemon zest, nutmeg, salt and pepper; mix until well blended.
3. Scoop up about 1 ½ tablespoons spinach mixture and form a ball before rolling it in the flour until well coated, shaking off any excess flour. Place it on the prepared baking sheet while rolling and coating the others.
4. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Working in batches, carefully add gnudi and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
5. Scoop them up with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a baking sheet.
6. Spoon some marinara sauce in each bowl and place 5 gnudi per bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and garnish with Italian parsley.