"Light and lovely, thanks to the homemade ricotta, these dumplings have a deep spinach flavor that needs little more than a simple sage-butter sauce. Serve as a first course or for a special lunch...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. fresh spinach, stemmed
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2/3 cup homemade ricotta (drained 30 minutes to 2 hours) or good quality purchased ricotta
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2-1/2 oz. (2-1/2 cups) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2-1/4 oz. (1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
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Extra-virgin olive oil
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4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
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6 fresh sage leaves