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Malfatti (Italian Spinach Ricotta Dumplings in Napoli Sauce)

Malfatti (Italian Spinach Ricotta Dumplings in Napoli Sauce)

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  • 1 hr 10 min
  • Serves 4
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Napoli Sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
½ onion, very finely diced
24 oz crushed tomato, or diced
1 tbsp tomato paste
½ cup water
1 basil stem, leaves kept for the Malfatti
½ tsp white sugar
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Spinach for Malfatti
10 oz baby spinach
½ tsp salt
Malfatti
1 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 eschallot, finely chopped, large, or 1/2 red onion
1 lb ricotta, must be dry type, not wet and spreadable, Note 1
¼ cup basil leaves, finely sliced, lightly packed, use stem for sauce
1 egg, Note 2
1 egg yolk, Note 2
1 cup parmesan, finely grated
½ cup flour, plain / all-purpose
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Serving
¼ cup parmesan, finely grated
Basil leaves, optional, small

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