Mushroom Gnocchi With Sauteed Spinach & Mushroom Topping

Porcini powder adds a nice earthy flavor to ricotta gnocchi.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Pound Ricotta
• 1 Cup of Flour (Plus Extra For Shaping))
• 1 Extra Large Egg
• 1/3 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 Ounce Powdered Dried Porcini Mushrooms (See Above)
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 6 Ounces Portobello Mushrooms
• 6 Ounces Cremini Mushrooms
• 5 to 6 Cups Baby Spinach Leaves
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Butter Plus Additional 2 Tablespoons Butter
• To Be Used At End
• Salt & Pepper
• Shaved Pecorino Cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, place the ricotta, grated cheese,...: In a bowl, place the ricotta, grated cheese, powdered porcini, egg, and salt.
2. 2Add 3/4 cup of the flour and mix...: Add 3/4 cup of the flour and mix briefly.
3. 3Add only as much more flour as you...: Add only as much more flour as you need to create a workable dough. (Be careful not to overwork the dough.)
4. 4Divide the dough into fist size pieces, and...: Divide the dough into fist size pieces, and roll into long logs as thick as your thumb on a lightly floured surface.
5. 5Cut into 1 1/2 inch crosswise slices and...: Cut into 1 1/2 inch crosswise slices and gently place on a lightly floured baking sheet.
6. 6Continue with the rest of the dough in...: Continue with the rest of the dough in this manner.
7. 7If not using immediately, place in the refrigerator.
8. 8To make the topping, slice the mushrooms, then...: To make the topping, slice the mushrooms, then cut into pieces no larger than 2 inches.
9. 9Once cooked, you do not want the mushroom...: Once cooked, you do not want the mushroom piecers to be larger than the gnocchi.
10. 10Heat the oil and butter in a frying...: Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan and cook the mushrooms until tender and brown, then remove from the heat.
11. 11When you place the gnocchi into the boiling...: When you place the gnocchi into the boiling water, reheat the the mushrooms and add the additional 2 tablespoons of butter and the spinach.
12. 12Stir just until the spinach has wilted, and...: Stir just until the spinach has wilted, and season the vegetables with salt and pepper.
13. 13To cook the gnocchi, drop into lightly salted...: To cook the gnocchi, drop into lightly salted water and remove as soon as they float to the top, after 1 or 2 minutes.
14. 14Place in a warmed bowl, top with your...: Place in a warmed bowl, top with your mushroom sauce, and gently mix.
15. 15Serve in individual bowls with shaved pecorino cheese...: Serve in individual bowls with shaved pecorino cheese on top.