Malfatti
4 servings
90 minutes
Malfatti is a traditional Italian dish born in Tuscany; its name translates to 'failed' or 'improperly made,' hinting at the free, homemade form of gnocchi. These tender, airy dumplings made from spinach and ricotta have a delicate flavor where the creamy softness of cheese meets the light spiciness of parmesan and the freshness of herbs. They are served with aromatic sage butter and generously sprinkled with parmesan, creating a harmony of flavors. Malfatti is the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner, pairing wonderfully with a glass of white wine and fresh bread. This recipe is a tribute to the simplicity and elegance of Italian cuisine, where a few quality ingredients transform into true gastronomic delight.
1
Thaw the spinach and chop it. Finely chop the onion and sauté it with oil. Add the spinach when the onion turns golden. Hold for 3 minutes and let cool.
- Spinach: 600 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
2
Mix cottage cheese (or ricotta) with parmesan, boiled eggs, add pepper, and sprinkle flour. Add cooled spinach. Mix and knead. Shape into oval gnocchi.
- Cottage cheese: 300 g
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Spinach: 600 g
- Ground white pepper: to taste
3
In boiling water, add a drop of oil and a pinch of salt, add the gnocchi and cook until they float.
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
4
Sauté the greens in oil over low heat. Place the gnocchi on a plate and drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with parmesan.
- Sage: to taste
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 2 tablespoons