Spinach Gnocci

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spinach Gnocci

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Pasta
Cheese

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pound Fresh Spinach Cooked
& Drained & Chopped OR
1 pound Frozen Chopped Spinach
Thawed
1/2 pound Mozzarella Grated
1 1/2 cup Flour
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 Eggs Beaten
Black Pepper
Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Extra Flour for Coating
A Little Butter

1. Drain Spinach & Then Puree in a Processor. Put the Puree Into a
Saucepan & Dry It Over the Heat for a Minute. Remove from the Heat.
2. in a Bowl, Mix Together the Mozzarella, Flour, Parmesan, Eggs &
Spinach. Season With Pepper & Nutmeg. If the Mixture Is Very Soft, Put It
Into the Refrigerator To Firm Up for About 30 Min.
3. Roll Heaped Teaspoons Of the Mixture in a Little Flour. this Can Be Done
Ahead Of Time.
4. To Cook the Gnocchi, First Heat the oven To Low To Keep the Gnocchi Warm AS
They'Re Ready. Half-Fill a Large Saucepan With Lightly Salted Water &
Bring Just To a Boil.
5. Drop 6-8 Gnocchi Into the Water & Let Them Simmer Very Gently for About
5-10 Min, until They Float To the Surface.
6. Make Sure the Water Does Not Get Beyond a Bare Simmer, & Remove the
Gnocchi as Soon as They Are Ready or They May Fall Apart.
7. Drain the Gnocchi Well, Then Put Them Into a Warmed Serving Dish, Dot With
a Little Butter & Keep Them Warm While You Cook Another Batch.
8. When All the Gnocchi Are Done, Sprinkle With Grated Parmesan Cheese and
Serve Immediately.

PRODIGY(R) interactive personal service 09/20/93 7:07 PM



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