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                            RICOTTA GNOCCHI

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheese/eggs                      Main dish
               Pasta

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2                    Pks. froz. chopped spinach
  2                    Eggs
  2       c            Ricotta cheese
  1       c            Bread crumbs
  1       c            Grated parmesan cheese
  1                    Clove minced garlic
    1/2   t            Salt
  1       pn           Pepper
    1/4   t            Ground nutmeg
  1       t            Dry basil
  1                    Flour

 Cook spinach according to directions, then drain.  When cool enough to
 handle, press out as much water as possible with your hands.  In a
 large
 bowl, beat eggs.  Add ricotta and mix well.  Stir in bread crumbs,
 parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg, basil, and spinach.  Mix well.
 Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.  Rollin four to coat lightly.  Poach half
 the
 balls at a time in a large kettle of boiling water.Cook at a gentle
 boil
 for 10 min.  Remove with a slotted spoon.  Serve with butter &
 parmesan
 cheese, or with a tomato sauce.
 Note:  You can also bake these in a 375 oven for about 20 minutes.



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