spinach and ricotta gnudi

8 Pinches
Updated on Aug 14, 2014

From Scott Conant and Food Network

prep time 2 Hr 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ricotta, strained for 2 hours
  • 1/4 cup spinach, sauteed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons panko
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 - egg yolks
  • - olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 - shallots, julienned
  • 3 ounces porcini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated, reserve liquid
  • 1 ounce brown beach mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch chili flakes

How To Make spinach and ricotta gnudi

  • Step 1
    Mix ricotta, spinach, parmesan, flour, panko, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg yolks. Form into small balls.
  • Step 2
    Test one first. Place in boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Shock in ice water. Test for consistency and add more flour and/or panko if needed. Boil rest of balls 2 minutes and shock in ice water.
  • Step 3
    Caramelize shallots in olive oil until brown on one side, reduce heat and cook 5 minutes until soft. Saute mushrooms with shallots until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and chili and cook another 3 minutes. Add reserved mushroom water and cook 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Puree in blender until smooth. Add more water if needed. Add olive oil to make smooth. Strain.
  • Step 5
    To heat for serving, warm sauce and reheat gnudi in salted water and melted butter.
  • Step 6
    Serve with gnudi on top of sauce, with parmesan cheese.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Stove Top

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