Spinach with ricotta cream and sauce is a delicious Italian dish that can easily be made at home for a special dinner or a weekend treat. The dish is made with soft, fluffy gnocchi that is infused with and served in a decadent ricotta cream sauce with a hint of chives.

Making the Gnocchi

Though gnocchi might seem daunting to make from scratch, it is actually a fairly simple process. The key is to have a good quality potato and not overwork the dough. For this recipe, the addition of spinach gives the gnocchi an extra punch of flavor and a beautiful green color.

To start, cook the spinach in boiling water for a few minutes until it has wilted. Drain and let it cool before squeezing out all the excess water and chopping it into small pieces. Boil a few potatoes until they are soft and mash them into a smooth consistency. Mix in the chopped spinach, an egg, grated Parmesan cheese and flour. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth, pliable dough.

Divide the dough into small portions and roll each piece into a long, thin snake. Cut the snake into small pieces and then press each piece slightly with a fork to create the classic gnocchi grooves. Boil the gnocchi in salted water for a few minutes until they rise to the surface and are cooked through.

Making the Ricotta Cream and Chive Sauce

While the gnocchi is cooking, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a pan and adding chopped chives and garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant, add ricotta cheese and a splash of cream. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Once the gnocchi is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce in the pan. Toss it until each piece is coated in the creamy goodness.

To serve, plate the gnocchi and sauce and top with extra chopped chives and grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a beautiful dish that is bursting with flavor and color.

The beauty of this dish is that it can easily be adapted to suit any taste. For a more savory flavor, add pancetta or prosciutto to the sauce. For a lighter version, skip the cream and use a little bit of chicken broth instead. You can even swap out the spinach for other vegetables like kale or broccoli to mix things up.

In conclusion, spinach gnocchi with ricotta cream and chive sauce is a delicious and impressive dish that can be made easily from scratch at home. So next time you’re looking for a special dinner or something to impress your friends and family with, give this recipe a try and enjoy the flavors of Italy in your own kitchen.

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