Spinach Gnocchi With Gorgonzola Sauce

A community recipe by domesticgoddess

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

This is my grandmother's recipe, and it's absolutely delicious. It's a really good option for vegetarian friends as a main course. And even hardcore carnivores like me love it!

Ingredients

Serves: 4

Metric Cups

For the Spinach Gnocchi

1½ kilograms spinach
200 grams Parmesan cheese (grated)
150 grams flour
250 grams ricotta cheese
2 eggs (beaten)
salt
pepper

For the Sauce

½ litre cream
150 grams gorgonzola cheese

For the Spinach Gnocchi

3⅓ pounds spinach
7 ounces Parmesan cheese (grated)
5⅓ ounces flour
8⅚ ounces ricotta cheese
2 eggs (beaten)
salt
pepper

For the Sauce

⅞ pint cream
5⅓ ounces gorgonzola cheese

Method

Spinach Gnocchi With Gorgonzola Sauce is a community recipe submitted by domesticgoddess and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Puree the cooked spinach.

mix 100g parmesan, half the flour, ricotta, beaten eggs, salt and pepper. with the help of a spoon, shape the gnocchi. Toss in the remaining flour and cook in a pan of boiling water. Leave to cook for 3 mins; when they rise to the surface remove with a slotted spoon and place in an ovenproof dish greased with butter.

Sprinkle over the remainder of the parmesan and the following sauce: melt in a bain-marie the mashed gorgonzola together with the cream.

Pour this over the gnocchi and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

Puree the cooked spinach.

Sprinkle over the remainder of the parmesan and the following sauce: melt in a bain-marie the mashed gorgonzola together with the cream.

Pour this over the gnocchi and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.