Ricotta cheese dumplings with spinach recipe

Ricotta Cheese Dumplings with Spinach recipe

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This recipe for ricotta cheese dumplings with spinach is a delicious and nutritious option for a satisfying meal. The dumplings are made with creamy ricotta cheese, combined with fresh spinach for added flavor and health benefits. This dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the spinach adds a vibrant touch of green.

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Ricotta cheese dumplings with spinach recipe details

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Ingredients

1 kg	spinach, fresh
300 g	ricotta cheese
1	egg
50 g	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
	salt and pepper
250 g	Béchamel sauce
1 large can(s)	chopped tomatoes with their liquid, 400g
1 pinch(es)	sugar

Instructions

Remove the thick stems from the spinach, then wash, drain and blanch the spinach in salted water until wilted. Drain then squeeze the spinach and transfer into a bowl. Add the Ricotta, egg and 30g of the Parmesan cheese. Knead until well combined and season with salt and nutmeg.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

With damp hands, form small balls. Place the dumplings side by side in a large shallow casserole dish and drizzle each dumpling with some béchamel sauce. Season the tomatoes with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Pour the tomato sauce in the space between the dumplings. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Transfer the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 5-10 minutes until golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a