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Spinach Malfatti

Spinach Malfatti

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Spinach Malfatti are a delicious first course made with spinach and ricotta. They are called 'malfatti' because they have an irregular shape reminiscent of small dumplings. They are soft, light, and full of flavor. Their preparation is simple and quick, ideal for a tasty lunch or dinner.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Frozen spinach450G
  • Ricotta250G
  • Butter80G
  • Egg yolk1
  • Grated parmesan cheeseto taste
  • Flourto taste
  • Nutmegto taste
  • Pepperto taste
  • Saltto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 3

    Boil the spinach, pass them through a food mill, and sauté them in butter. Add the egg yolk, ricotta, nutmeg, pepper, and salt.

  2. STEP 2 OF 3

    Form walnut-sized balls, flour them, and drop them into boiling salted water.

  3. STEP 3 OF 3

    When they rise to the surface, drain them and place them in a buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with butter and Parmesan, and bake for 10 minutes.

Suggestions

  • Pot

  • Pan

General Information

Storage notes

Store Spinach Malfatti in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

More information

Spinach Malfatti is a traditional dish from Lombard cuisine, particularly common in the Mantua area.

Origin

Italia, Lombardia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)148.8
Carbohydrates (g)2.9
of which Sugars (g)1.44
Fat (g)12.82
of which Saturates (g)7.29
Protein (g)5.12
Fiber (g)1.07
Sale (g)0.09
  • Proteins
    5.12g·23%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.9g·13%
  • Fats
    12.82g·59%
  • Fibers
    1.07g·5%