As Italian, we usually say Pasta e Basta!, meaning nothing else but pasta! But this could be fattening if you have white pasta with no nutrients.
Over the years, I learned how to make it in a healthy way using whole wheat flour and low fat items instead.
I decided to make a healthy dish called "gnocchi" using whole wheat flour, spinach and low fat ricotta cheese.
I haven't measure the ingredients exactly but used about:
- 1/2 cup spinach, steamed, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup any homemade vegan cheese or store bought
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour to start and more for kneading
- 1 flax-egg
- pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients forming a smooth ball. Add more flour if necessary.
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| Step 1-Ball |
Knead the
ball adding more flour and cut it in smaller ones and form long rolls
kneading them with your fingertips.
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| Step2-Rolls |
Cut each roll in small pieces about
1/2 inch long. Press each piece against a fork to make some ridges.
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| Step 3-Make ridges |
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| Step 4-Ready to boil |
Cook them in boiling water. They will be ready when float to the top. Having a good taste themselves, there is no need to add any pasta sauce -at least for me-. Serve with vegan butter and vegan Parmesan cheese on top.This amount should serve 2.
Enjoy!
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| Plates |
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| Some other day with lots of vegan Parmesan! |
