vegetables
vegetarian
boiled
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Italian
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Spinach and Ricotta Malfatti with Tomato Concassé
Difficulty
medium
Time
1h 5m
Price Category
average
Calories
Medium
Taste this light and delicious dish inspired by Italian cuisine! Malfatti, which literally means 'badly made' or 'badly shaped', is actually a simple yet refined pasta dish that offers the filling of ravioli without the pasta wrapper. The creamy spinach and ricotta dumplings perfectly harmonize with the fresh, vibrant tomato concassé. This dish is an ideal choice for an elegant dinner or a special family lunch, guaranteed to enchant your taste buds.
ingredients
Steps
Prepare Spinach
Wash the spinach thoroughly, then blanch it in hot, salted water for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Drain it, squeeze out as much water as possible, then chop it finely.
Malfatti Dough
In a large bowl, combine the chopped spinach with ricotta, grated Parmesan, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the flour until you get a workable but still soft dough. With floured hands, shape it into oval dumplings about 2-3 cm in size.
Tomato Concassé
Score the tomatoes with a cross, then blanch them in hot water for 30 seconds. Cool them in cold water, peel, deseed, and dice finely. Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, then add the diced tomatoes. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the chopped basil.
Cook and Serve
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the malfatti and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and serve immediately with the fresh tomato concassé. Sprinkle with a little extra grated Parmesan and fresh basil.
Extra Tips
► When shaping the malfatti, work with floured hands to prevent the dough from sticking.
► Do not overcook the malfatti, as they can fall apart; once they float to the surface, cook for another 1-2 minutes, then drain.
► You can prepare the tomato concassé in advance and simply warm it up before serving.
Nutrition
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