How To Make Nettle Gnudi with Wild Pesto
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup nettle leaves, blanched and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the nettle leaves, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, flour, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Using wet hands, shape the gnudi mixture into small dumplings and drop them into the boiling water. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface.
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While the gnudi cook, make the wild pesto. In a food processor, blend the pine nuts, garlic cloves, basil leaves, and olive oil until smooth.
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Drain the cooked gnudi and toss them with the wild pesto.
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Serve the nettle gnudi with wild pesto and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 325kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 133mg
- Sodium : 433mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 16g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 18g
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