SPINACH AND RICOTTA GNOCCHI

Serves 4

900g fresh spinach
350g ricotta cheese
60ml / 4 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1.5ml / ΒΌ tsp grated nutmeg
45-60ml / 3-4 tbsp plain flour
115g butter, melted
Salt and ground black pepper
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to serve

1. Place the spinach in a large pan and cook for 5 minutes, until wilted. Leave to cool, then squeeze the spinach as dry as possible. Process in a blender or food processor, then transfer to a bowl.

2. Add the ricotta, Parmesan, eggs and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper and mix together. Add enough flour to make the mixture into a soft dough. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 7.5cm / 3 in sausages, then dust lightly with flour.

3. Bring a large pan of slated water to the boil. Gently slide the gnocchi into the water and cook for 1-2 minutes, until they float to the surface. Remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and transfer to a warmed dish. Pour over the melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve at once.