Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings
Matt SinclairIngredients:
Serves 4
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large brown onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 x 400g tins of crushed tomatoes
- 1 bunch basil, leaves picked
- Sea salt
- 250g frozen spinach
- 375g fresh ricotta
- 50g parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup plain flour
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 100g rocket
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1 lemon
Method:
- Place a heavy based saucepan over a high heat. Heat the olive oil and add the onion and garlic to the saucepan and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add dried oregano, crushed tomatoes and picked basil. Reduce to a simmer.
- Drain the thawed spinach and squeeze out excess liquid. Place in a large bowl with ricotta, parmesan, eggs, flour and nutmeg and combine well with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- Using 2 dessert spoons create small balls/dumplings out of the spinach and ricotta mix. Drop them into the sugo sauce, spreading them around the saucepan evenly, ensuring they are slightly submerged. Reduce to a low heat and place the lid on. Allow the dumplings to poach for approximately 10 minutes.
- Dress the rocket and onion with fresh lemon juice and a touch of olive oil. Distribute the sauce and dumplings into bowls, top with dressed rocket and onion and serve.
Our friends at Wine Selectors suggest pairing this dish with a Fiano.
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