Start your Tuscan food odyssey with pillows of spinach and ricotta bathed in sage butter.
Ingredients
- 350g (1 1/2 cups) ricotta
- 250g frozen spinach, thawed, excess liquid removed
- 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour
- 20g (1/4 cup) finely grated parmesan
- 2 egg yolks
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons plain flour, extra, to dust
- Finely grated parmesan, extra, to serve
Sage butter
- 80g unsalted butter, chopped
- 12 fresh sage leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Method
- Step 1Line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Combine the ricotta, spinach, flour, parmesan, egg yolks and nutmeg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Roll 1 teaspoonful of the mixture into an oval shape. Transfer to prepared tray. Repeat with remaining ricotta mixture. Cover and place in the fridge for 2 hours to rest.
- Step 2Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Lightly dust a work surface with the extra flour. Lightly toss one-quarter of the nudi in the flour. Add to the pot and cook for 2 minutes or until the nudi rise to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a warmed bowl. Cover. Repeat with the remaining nudi, in 3 more batches, bringing the water back to the boil between batches.
- Step 3To make the sage butter, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes or until foaming. Cook the sage for 2-3 minutes or until it starts to brown. Add the lemon juice. Pour over the nudi and toss to combine. Divide among serving dishes. Drizzle over any remaining sage butter and top with extra parmesan.
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
1027 kj
Energy
18g
Fat Total
11g
Saturated Fat
2g
Fibre
10g
Protein
100mg
Cholesterol
154.78mg
Sodium
2g
Carbs (sugar)
10g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Serves 6 as a starter.
Cook’s tip: For tips to help you prepare and cook our ravioli nudi.
- Author: Alison Adams
- Image credit: Rob Palmer
- Publication: Australian Good Taste
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