Spinach Gnocchi Recipe - Traditional Italian Vegetarian Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) baking potatoes , peeled and cut into quarters
• 2.75 oz (78 g) spinach
• 1 tsp water
• 3 tsp butter
• 1 small egg , beaten
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• fresh basil sprigs
• 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (if using a red or rose tomato sauce )