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Spinach Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce

By: claudinhull 
"Creamy, zesty, and delicious! A fantastic alternative to regular pasta dishes!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?

Wine Merlot
Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon brandy extract
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg to taste
  • 2 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a large bowl. Mix in ricotta cheese and spinach until evenly blended. Continue mixing in the flour, 1/4 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. If the dough is still sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Cover, and place into refrigerator.
  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Divide the gnocchi dough into 4 pieces, and roll into 1/2 inch thick ropes on a floured surface. Slice each rope into 1/2 inch pieces. Gently boil the gnocchi until they float in the water, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, pour cream, wine, brandy extract, and 1 pinch of nutmeg into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and whisk in the Gorgonzola cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the gnocchi with the Gorgonzola sauce, and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 831 | Total Fat: 60.4g | Cholesterol: 319mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by StirringThePot   view full review
We know ricotta and spinach gnocchi as "strangled priest". Some name. Huh? LOL. The gnocchi...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2010 by Josephina Maietta   view full review
Gnocchi takes a soft hand, you have to know the feel of the dough. I have done this with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2007 by mbaroni   view full review
This was good but not worth all the effort. It took alot more flour than stated. Was still...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2010 by NEWWIFE   view full review
this is very easy to make in a kitchen aid with dough hook or food processor with the plastic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2009 by BrewCrew   view full review
This recipe was absolutely wonderful. I did not add the brandy extract to the sauce, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2011 by dalittlebear1   view full review
I didn't make the gorgonzola sauce (I used Julia child's cheese enriched sauce bechamel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2011 by kelly   view full review
I don't think I made the gnocchi quiet right. I've never made it before but...the sauce is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2007 by jeszeelee   view full review
ours ended up a little soupy and the gnocchi a little too chewy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2011 by I_Fortuna   view full review
Oh My Goodness! I love this recipe. A cook after my own heart. I love using alcohol in my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by Karen   view full review
Great gnocchi recipe. The dough was perfect. I modified the recipe to serve six. Taste and...

 

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