SPINACH-RICOTTA DUMPLINGS WITH GARLIC TOMATO SAUCE

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Spinach-Ricotta Dumplings with Garlic Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 28-ounce can no-salt-added whole peeled tomatoes in puree
8 large fresh basil leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and finely chopped
2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
2 large egg yolks
Pinch of grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and mash into a chunky sauce using a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 12 minutes. Stir in the basil and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender; puree.
  • Dust a rimmed baking sheet with flour; set aside. Mix the spinach, ricotta, parmesan, egg yolks, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the flour and stir until just combined. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the flour-dusted pan, shaking the pan from side to side to coat the dumplings in the flour and smooth out their edges. Refrigerate 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Add the chilled dumplings and cook until they float to the top and are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel¿lined plate to drain. Serve on top of the tomato sauce and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 35 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Cholesterol 162 milligrams, Sodium 809 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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