Recipe: Green Ricotta Gnudi al Forno

Ingredients

• 1 lb Swiss chard
• 1½ cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
• ½ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• 1 large shallot, finely diced
• 2 or 3 strips of bacon, diced
• ½ lb mixed mushrooms, chopped or sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1½ cups vegetable broth or chicken stock
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• Kosher salt, to taste