Spinach Gnocchi With Garlic And Walnuts

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 lbs boiling potatoes
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup cooked spinach, squeezed dry
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour or 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 put potatoes into large pot and add cold water to cover. bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
• 2 drain. cool slightly, peel and mash in a large bowl. add egg, salt, cheese, spinach and basil. mix thoroughly. gradually work flour into potato mixture. turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
• 3 line baking sheet with wax paper and lightly flour. break off small pieces of dough and roll into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter. place in a single layer on prepared pan. continue until all dough is formed.
• 4 bring a large pot of water to a boil. meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. add garlic and cook, stirring often, 1 minute. add walnuts, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, 1 minute more. remove from heat.
• 5 when water boils, add salt then working in batches, drop gnocchi into water. cook 10 seconds after dumplings rise to surface, about 10 minutes total.
• 6 remove with slotted spoon and divide among 8 serving bowls. reheat olive oil mixture, then spoon over gnocchi. serve warm.