Boiled Frog Nudies

These are actually called Gnudi, but since we put our own twist on them by pan frying them at the end to give them a slight crust, we changed the name :-)

Prep Time:

15 min

Inactive Prep Time:

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Cook Time:

30 min

Level:

Easy

Serves:

6 servings

Ingredients

Gnudi:

• 1 pound cow's milk ricotta, drained in a strainer for at least 2 hours
• 1/4 cup spinach, sauteed and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons + 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch grated nutmeg
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil, for re-heating
• 4 tablespoons melted butter, for re-heating
• 3 cups Marinara sauce

Directions

For the gnudi: Mix the ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, flour, 3 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and eggs together. Make 2 small balls and test cook by placing them in boiling water until they float, then shock in iced water. Taste. If they are too soft and don't hold together, add more flour or breadcrumbs and test again.

Portion all of the gnudi and roll into balls. Cook in boiling water until they float, about 2 minutes, and shock in iced water. Coat in remaining panko and reserve until ready to serve.

To serve: Warm the marinara and reserve. Fry the gnudi in a pan with olive oil and the melted butter to develop a crust. Plate the marinara sauce, place gnudi on top and top with Parmesan cheese.