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Malfatti (Italian Spinach Ricotta Dumplings)

Soft and pillowy Italian dumplings made with fresh spinach, creamy ricotta, and Parmesan cheese. These comforting dumplings are perfect with tomato sauce or sage butter and ideal for easy weeknight dinners and healthy comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 503 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • 200 g fresh spinach, cooked and squeezed dry
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 50 g all-purpose flour or semolina
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups tomato or marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Drain the ricotta thoroughly using a cheesecloth or fine sieve.
  • Blanch spinach in boiling water until wilted, then squeeze dry and finely chop.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, egg, egg yolk, flour, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Shape mixture into small oval dumplings about 1.5 tablespoons each using two spoons or your hands.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Spread tomato sauce in a baking dish and place dumplings gently on top. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and slightly golden.
  • Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 6peopleCalories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1601mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g
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