Spinach Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheeseNutrition
• 2 cups part-skim ricotta cheeseNutrition
• 1 cup tomato sauce, cannedNutrition
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbsNutrition
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, extraNutrition
• 1 bunch spinach, stems removedNutrition
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, siftedNutrition

Directions

1. 1Microwave or steam spinach until just wilted. Squeeze to remove excess water and chop finely.
2. 2Combine spinach, 1/2 cup of flour, cheeses and bread crumbs in a bowl.
3. 3Toss a tablespoon of mixture in extra flour and form into an oval. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 36 gnocchi.
4. 4Add gnocchi to a pot of simmering water and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes. Gnocchi is cooked when it floats to surface.
5. 5Remove gnocchi from pan using a slotted spoon. Drain and keep warm.
6. 6Heat sauce in microwave.
7. 7Serve drizzled over gnocchi.
8. 8Note: to maximize flavor, choose small spinach leaves with a crisp texture. They should give off a sweet aroma, not a sour or musty odor.

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