Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Toasted Pine Nuts & Basil - Ainsley Harriott

Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with Cherry Tomato Sauce, Toasted Pine Nuts & Basil - Ainsley Harriott

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Pillow-like spinach and ricotta gnudi in a simple cherry tomato sauce with toasted pine nuts and basil—perfect Mediterranean flavors! Perfect for a special dinner.

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Ingredients

  • 350g fresh baby spinach leaves, any large stems removed, washed
  • 250g good quality ricotta, drained of any excess liquid through a lined colander or sieve
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 35g of 00 plain flour, a little more if needed
  • 100g Parmesan, freshly and finely grated, plus extra to serve
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • fresh nutmeg, for grating
  • 150-175g fine semolina/semolina flour
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
  • pinch of chilli flakes
  • 600g ripe baby plum tomatoes or mixed cherry tomatoes, halved
  • flaky sea salt and a pinch of sugar
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, shredded, plus extra to serve
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

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