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Ricotta Gnocchi and Spinach Bake

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Every Day with Rachael Ray, November 2007

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Salt and pepper
  • 5 ounces baby spinach, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Details

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large Dutch oven of salted water to a boil.

2. Meanwhile, in a large, ovenproof skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Add 1 tablespoon flour and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Add the half-and-half and simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Add the nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Working in batches, stir in the spinach and cook over low heat until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Cover and set aside.

5. Preheat the broiler.

6. In a medium bowl, lightly beat together the ricotta, eggs, 1/2 cup parmesan, the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper until well combined.

7. Using a soup spoon, drop 10 to 12 generous spoonfuls of dough into the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes; gently stir the gnocchi. When the gnocchi rise to the surface, cook for about 3 minutes more. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining batter.

8. Add the gnocchi to the spinach sauce and stir gently to coat. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan and broil until golden, about 3 minutes.\

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