Description
Learn how to make delicious and rustic Italian spinach and ricotta dumplings known as Malfatti. These dumplings are packed with flavor and are perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ricotta Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese (drained if watery)
- 1 cup cooked spinach (drained and finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Black pepper to taste
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce or browned butter sage sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, flour, egg, salt, nutmeg, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape Dumplings: Scoop portions of the dough, shape into small ovals, and roll in flour.
- Cook Dumplings: Boil water, add dumplings, and cook until they float to the top.
- Serve: Transfer dumplings to a plate and serve warm with butter or sauce.
Notes
- Malfatti means “badly made” in Italian—these rustic dumplings don’t need to look perfect!
- Ensure spinach and ricotta are well-drained to avoid watery dough.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
