Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsRistorante LombardoSpinach Gnocchi Recipe

Spinach Gnocchi Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

saffron brodo, herb marinated & pulled chicken, heirloom tomatoes, grana padano

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Ingredients

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Spinach Gnocchi

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Gnocchi

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool, then peel and mash them.

  2. 2

    Cook the Spinach

    In a pan, heat olive oil, add the spinach, and sauté until wilted. Allow to cool, then chop finely.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped spinach, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Shape the Gnocchi

    Roll the dough into long ropes, then cut into small pieces. Press with a fork to shape.

  5. 5

    Cook the Chicken

    Season the chicken breast with herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook in a skillet until fully cooked, then shred.

  6. 6

    Prepare Saffron Broth

    In a pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer and add saffron. Let infuse for 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Cook the Gnocchi

    Boil a pot of salted water and cook gnocchi until they float. Remove and place in saffron broth.

  8. 8

    Serve

    In a bowl, serve the gnocchi in saffron broth, topped with shredded chicken, heirloom tomatoes, and grated Grana Padano cheese.

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