Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings
Light, pillowy, and packed with cheesy greens—these spinach and ricotta dumplings are your shortcut to comfort. With just 20 minutes of prep and a jar of good marinara, this weeknight wonder feels like it came straight from a cozy trattoria.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup cooked, squeezed-dry spinach (fresh or frozen)
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
½ cup flour (plus more for dusting)
Salt and pepper to taste
Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
2 cups marinara sauce, warmed
Fresh basil or extra Parmesan, for garnish
Instructions
In a bowl, mix ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, egg, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
With floured hands, shape mixture into small dumplings (about 1 tbsp each).
Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Cook dumplings in batches, 3–4 minutes, until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Serve with warmed marinara sauce and top with fresh basil or more Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
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