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Spinach Ricotta Gnudi with Sage Butter Recipe

Spinach Ricotta Gnudi with Brown Butter and Sage

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Whole milk ricotta Strained and drained of excess liquid
  • 5 cups Baby spinach Blanched, squeezed dry, and finely chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Semolina flour For coating
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter
  • 12 leaves Fresh sage

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the drained ricotta, finely chopped spinach, grated Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Mix until well incorporated.
  • Gently fold the all-purpose flour into the ricotta mixture until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Spread the semolina flour onto a rimmed baking sheet. Scoop 1-inch mounds of the ricotta dough and gently roll them into balls using your hands.
  • Place the rolled gnudi onto the semolina-coated baking sheet, rolling them around to ensure they are completely coated in semolina flour.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator. Chill the gnudi uncovered for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up.
  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a gentle boil.
  • While the water heats, melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the butter for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma.
  • Add the fresh sage leaves to the browned butter, cook for 30 seconds until crispy, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Carefully drop the chilled gnudi into the gently boiling water in small batches. Cook until they float to the surface, then allow them to simmer for 1 to 2 additional minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnudi directly into the warm brown butter and sage sauce. Toss gently to coat.
  • Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.