Craving something garlicky and buttery without the carbs? Spinach Gnocchi Balls will leave your breath strong, your teeth dirty, and your stomach happy.
I remember many moons ago when I was a teenager I hosted a girls-only Valentine’s Day Dinner for all my gal pals that didn’t have a Valentine’s Day date. This was well before it was called Galentine’s Day or before we all had cell phones to take cute photos of our evening to show social media (thank god for that!) But what I do remember was the rule for the meal; everything we had must be full of garlic or something you’d never eat in front of your date.
So I made heart-shaped crescent rolls, creamy chicken alfredo, and these Spinach Gnocchi balls. The recipe is actually one my mom had been making for me for years and was so. freaking. good. Unlike most gnocchi, these don’t have any flour, so it’s not a traditional dumpling. These are full of spinach and uses cheese as a binder. (So if you’re either on a veggie kick or are riding high on the Keto train, these will rock your world.
Now 15+ later, some of my favorite gals met for a little pre-Galentine’s Day soiree. Each of us brought something to share for Galentine’s Day – so good and so delicious.
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Spinach Gnocchi Balls
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 1x
Description
Craving something garlicky and buttery without the carbs? Spinach Gnocchi Balls will leave your breath strong, your teeth dirty, and your stomach happy.
Ingredients
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 10-ounce package frozen spinach (chopped, thawed, and drained)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 beaten egg yolk
dash pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Cook onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add spinach. Cook 5-7 minutes until tender and all liquid is evaporated; stirring frequently. Cool slightly.Then combine egg yolk and remaining ingredients to mixture.
Grease a round baking pan. Then take 1 tablespoons of mixture into your hands and roll into a ball. Continue with all the mixture. Next drizzle with butter and parmesan cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
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