Spinach Gnocchi

Delight your taste buds with this homemade Spinach Gnocchi recipe—a perfect balance of earthy spinach, creamy ricotta, and nutty Parmesan, all brought together in pillowy dumplings that melt in your mouth. This quick and easy recipe combines fresh, blanched spinach with simple pantry staples like flour, egg yolks, and a hint of nutmeg for warmth. The gnocchi are gently boiled until tender and finished in a rich sage butter sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, these spinach gnocchi are ideal for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve them with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan for the ultimate comfort dish that’s elegant yet approachable. Whether you're a gnocchi pro or a first-timer, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams fresh spinach
• 250 grams whole milk ricotta cheese
• 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 2 large egg yolks
• 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 50 grams unsalted butter
• 10 whole sage leaves

Directions

Step 1

Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare an ice bath in a separate bowl.

Step 2

Add the fresh spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds, until wilted. Quickly remove the spinach and plunge it into the ice bath to stop the cooking process.

Step 3

Drain the spinach thoroughly, squeezing out excess water using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. Chop the spinach finely.

Step 4

In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, all-purpose flour, egg yolks, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into four equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope, about 3/4 inch in thickness.

Step 6

Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi. Lightly dust them with flour to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Bring another large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Gently drop the gnocchi into the water, cooking in batches if necessary.

Step 8

The gnocchi are cooked when they float to the surface, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water and set aside.

Step 9

In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter is lightly browned and fragrant.

Step 10

Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sage butter.

Step 11

Serve the spinach gnocchi warm, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(892.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1885.7

Total Fat 97.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 56.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 649.9mg	0%
Sodium 3787.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 73.9g	0%

Vitamin D 36.6IU	0%
Calcium 1745.7mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 284.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 15.8%

Carbs: 37.3%