Green gnocchetti with gorgonzola

Green gnocchetti with gorgonzola is a rich and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of spinach with the intense flavor of gorgonzola. Here’s how to prepare this dish:

Ingredients

• 500 g of gnocchetti (preferably potato gnocchi)
• 200 g of sweet gorgonzola
• 150 g of fresh spinach
• 100 ml of cooking cream
• 30 g of butter
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Nutmeg, to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. Clean the spinach, wash it well and cook it in a pan with a little water for about 3-5 minutes or until it has wilted. Drain and squeeze the spinach to remove excess water and chop it coarsely.
2. In a large pan, melt the butter and add the chopped spinach to sauté briefly.
3. Cut the gorgonzola into cubes and add it to the spinach. Let it melt over low heat, then pour in the cream and stir until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little of the gnocchi cooking water.
4. Season with salt and pepper, and if you like, add a pinch of grated nutmeg.
5. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchetti according to the package instructions or until they float to the surface.
6. Drain the gnocchetti and transfer them into the pan with the gorgonzola and spinach sauce.
7. Toss the gnocchetti in the sauce for a couple of minutes, so that they are well flavored.
8. Serve hot, perhaps with a sprinkling of grated cheese and fresh black pepper.

Curiosity

Gorgonzola is a DOP cheese famous for its unique flavor, which can vary from sweet to spicy depending on the maturation. It is mainly produced in the Piedmont and Lombardy regions of Italy. The pairing with spinach in pasta dishes is a classic that enhances the flavor of the cheese, creating a pleasant contrast and creamy texture.

I hope you can enjoy this delicious and flavorful dish. Buon appetito!