How To Make Malfatti Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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Blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and squeeze out the excess water. Chop the spinach finely.
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In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
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Gradually add the flour to the spinach mixture, until a soft and sticky dough forms.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop spoonfuls of the spinach mixture into the boiling water, working in batches. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the malfatti rise to the surface.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked malfatti to a serving dish.
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In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat until it starts to brown. Pour the browned butter over the malfatti.
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Sprinkle the malfatti with grated Parmesan cheese and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 284kcal
- Total Fat : 18g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 133mg
- Sodium : 334mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 15g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 18g
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