Dill ricotta gnudi with caper burnt butter

serves
4
P98 Dill ricotta gnudi with caper burnt butter
Georgina Esdaile shares how to make gnudi - gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese.

Ingredients (13)

  • 200g baby spinach, blanched
  • 500g fresh ricotta, well drained
  • 1 cup (80g) finely grated parmesan
  • 3/4 cup (110g) plain flour, sifted
  • 1/3 cup (65g) fine semolina, plus 1/4 cup (50g) extra to dust
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill leaves, plus extra to serve

Caper burnt butter sauce

  • 150g unsalted butter, chopped
  • 1 small lemon, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbs baby capers, drained
  • 2 tbs pine nuts

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    To make the gnudi, squeeze any excess water from the blanched spinach, then finely chop.
  • 2.
    Combine spinach, ricotta, parmesan, flour, semolina, egg, parsley and dill in a bowl. Add 1 tsp salt flakes, season with freshly ground black pepper and mix well to combine.
  • 3.
    Dust a large tray with extra semolina. Use 2 spoons to shape the mixture into quenelle-shaped dumplings, place on the prepared tray and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
  • 4.
    Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add gnudi, in batches, and cook for 2 minutes or until just cooked through. Remove using a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. Reserve 1/4 cup (60ml) cooking water.
  • 5.
    For the caper burnt butter sauce, heat butter in a large frypan over high heat. Cook, swirling pan, for 4-5 minutes or until nutty brown. Add lemon, garlic, capers and pine nuts and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the heat, add reserved pasta water and the gnudi and gently toss to warm through.
  • 6.
    Divide gnudi and caper burnt butter sauce between bowls and top with extra dill to serve.
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