Description
A delightful Italian dish made with fresh nettles and ricotta cheese, creating tender gnudi that pair beautifully with a variety of sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams fresh nettles, washed and roughly chopped
- 250 grams ricotta cheese
- 100 grams all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 large egg
- 50 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the nettles for 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool, then squeeze out excess water and chop.
- In a bowl, combine the chopped nettles, ricotta, flour, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Dust your hands and a clean surface with flour. Take small amounts of dough and form them into oval shapes.
- Bring a large pot of salted water back to a boil. Cook the gnudi in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the surface.
- Serve hot with your choice of sauce, garnished with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sauté the gnudi in butter before serving.
- Make sure to properly blanch the nettles to remove any bitterness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 gnudi
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg