Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic Sauce

Elevate your dinner game with this Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi with Garlic Sauce—a comforting yet elegant dish that balances pillowy, handmade gnocchi with the earthy richness of fresh spinach and creamy ricotta cheese. Seasoned with just the right hint of nutmeg and Parmesan, these delicate gnocchi are paired with a golden garlic butter sauce that’s infused with fragrant minced garlic and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a refined dinner party, this recipe comes together in under an hour and offers gourmet flavors with minimal effort. Serve it as a standalone entrée or pair it with a crisp salad and a glass of white wine for an unforgettable meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Fresh spinach
• 250 grams Ricotta cheese
• 60 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 120 grams All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 100 grams Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 30 seconds, then drain immediately and submerge it in cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out as much water as possible from the spinach, then finely chop it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.

Step 3

Gradually add the flour to the mixture, stirring gently to form a soft but workable dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour, one tablespoon at a time.

Step 4

Flour your work surface and gently roll out portions of the dough into long ropes about 1-inch in diameter. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form your gnocchi.

Step 5

Bring a large pot of salted water to a low boil. Add the gnocchi in small batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Once the gnocchi float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes), remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted and slightly browned. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 7

Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, tossing gently to coat them in the garlic butter sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 8

Sprinkle the gnocchi with chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper before serving. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(802.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2075.1

Total Fat 154.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 803.7mg	0%
Sodium 3822.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 1.2g
Protein 76.4g	0%

Vitamin D 36.6IU	0%
Calcium 1997.2mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 561.0mg	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: 63.9%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 22.0%