Thursday, August 11, 2005

Spinach Gnocchi (WW)

POINTS® Value 6Servings 6Preparation Time 15 minCooking Time 10 minLevel of Difficulty Moderatemain meals To maximize flavor in this dish, choose small spinach leaves with a crisp texture. Smell the leaves for freshness. They should give off a sweet aroma, not a sour or musty odor.



Ingredients

1 bunch spinach, stems removed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, extra 1 cup canned tomato sauce


Instructions

Microwave or steam spinach until just wilted. Squeeze to remove excess water and chop finely.
Combine spinach, 1/2 cup of flour, cheeses and bread crumbs in a bowl. Toss a tablespoon of mixture in extra flour and form into an oval. Repeat with remaining mixture to make 36 gnocchi.

Add gnocchi to a pot of simmering water and simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes. Gnocchi is cooked when it floats to surface. Remove gnocchi from pan using a slotted spoon. Drain and keep warm.

Heat sauce in microwave. Serve drizzled over gnocchi.

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