Somehow, in between sicknesses that ran rampant in our house, I managed to crank out a healthy and tasty dinner.
This recipe is courtesy of the Food Network, {home of my girl crush}.
I really enjoyed dumplings, as did the family.
My big suggestion would be to cook them longer than suggested. The dumpling I left in for 10 minutes were the best. AND I’d half the recipe next time.
Total Time: 35-45 minutes
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
Kosher salt
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 1/2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 Tbsp all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 large eggs
Freshly ground pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
2 cups prepared marinara sauce
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces (I think this is for the bread?)
Crusty bread, for serving (I served over noodles)
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large, wide pot of salted water to a simmer. Put the spinach in a large bowl and separate it with your hands. Add the ricotta, 3/4 cup parmesan, the flour, eggs, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the nutmeg. Mix with a fork to form a slightly sticky dough.
Spread some flour on a plate. Scoop out heaping tablespoonfuls of the spinach-ricotta mixture and roll into about 24 loose balls using floured hands. Gently roll the balls in the flour.
Bring the marinara sauce to a simmer in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the butter.
Meanwhile, gently lower the dumplings into the simmering water and cook until they rise to the surface and are firm, about 5 minutes.(I gave it more time, about 10 minutes) Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon, letting the water drain off, and add to the sauce. Gently toss to coat, then transfer to plates and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan. Serve with bread.
What are you cooking these days?
Wow, this looks amazing! Everything tastes better with ricotta.
Jody Brettkelly recently posted..Pain in the Peloton
Agreed!
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I just pinned this. I love reading about your cooking adventures, esp since a lot of them are vegetarian.
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These sound wonderful!
(We’re big spinach fans here!)
Galit Breen recently posted..Walking Wishes
Thanks. I really enjoyed them, but def. would cut the recipe in half (at least for us).
Popped in from SITS! Looks delish!
Blond Duck recently posted..Friday Five: Magic Everywhere
Thanks and welcome!
Yummy! This is right up my alley — ricotta and marinara – LOVE! It’s been pinned. ; )
Amy ~ Eat. Live. Laugh. Shop. recently posted..Stars in the sky.
Let me know what you think of it. It is a good combo of foods!
This sounds delicious and easy. amazing the dumplings hold together just rolled in a little flour. I can’t wait to try it!
I know! But like I said, they held better when left to cook longer. Enjoy!