Spinach Dumplings

By Judycakes

Ingredients

• TOPPING:
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 packages (10 oz each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 quarts water
• 3 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 cup butter,melted
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Add spinach; cook and stir over medium heat until the liquid has evaporated,
about 5 minutes. Stir in ricotta; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add 3/4 cup of flour, Parmesan cheese and garlic, salt. Cool for 5 minutes. Stir in eggs; mix well . Place remaining flour in a bowl. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into flour; roll gently to coat and shape each into an oval. In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil; reduce heat. Add a third of the dumplings at a time ; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm. Drizzle with butter; sprinkle with Parmesan.