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Hard 1 hr 41 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Malfatti
Rustic Italian spinach and ricotta dumplings, lightly bound with flour and served with sage butter and grated cheese.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 25 min cook
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
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For the filling
- 500 gr Spinach
- 350 gr Ricotta or curd cheese
- 1 adet Egg
- 0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Flour
- 80 gr Parmesan or aged kasar
- 0.2 çay kaşığı(~1 ml) Grated nutmeg
General
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the sauce
- 60 gr Butter
- 6 yaprak Sage leaves
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the spinach, wilt it in a pan for 4 minutes, and squeeze out the liquid by pressing it in your hands.
4 min04:00 - 2
Finely chop the spinach, then add the ricotta or curd cheese, egg, flour, and grated cheese.
- 3
Add the grated nutmeg, salt, and black pepper and make a soft mixture.
- 4
Shape walnut-size irregular bites from the mixture and place them on a floured tray.
- 5
Boil the malfatti in salted water for 4 minutes, until they rise to the surface.
4 min04:00 - 6
Foam the butter with the sage for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 7
Drain the malfatti, turn them in the sage butter for 1 minute, and serve.
1 min01:00
💡 Tip: Squeeze the spinach firmly in your hands; if it stays watery, it needs more flour and turns into doughy bites instead of soft gnocchi.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve malfatti hot with sage butter and grated cheese, with optional arugula salad on the side.
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- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
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Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
20
g protein
38
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 35%Fat 46%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Egg
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Malfatti make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Malfatti take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Malfatti difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Malfatti have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 38g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Malfatti contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Egg, Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Malfatti belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Malfatti need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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