Experience the delicate, pillowy texture of homemade Gnudi Pasta, a lighter alternative to traditional gnocchi. Made with Nafsika’s Garden Ricotta Style vegan cheese, spinach, and a touch of lemon zest, this dish is both elegant and satisfying. Paired with a rich butter pesto sauce, every bite is bursting with flavour. Let’s dive into this simple yet decadent plant-based recipe.

Ingredients:

• 220g Nafsika’s Garden Ricotta style vegan cheese
• 6 ounces spinach
• 1 tbsp flaxseed meal
• 3 tbsp water
• 1/3 cup Nafsika’s Garden Parmesan style vegan cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp lemon zest
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup semolina flour
• 1 tsp sea salt 

Butter pesto sauce: 

• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 2 tbsp pesto 

Instructions: 

1. To a large heatproof bowl, add the spinach and cover it with boiling water. Submerge the spinach and let it wilt in the hot water for 1-2 minutes. Transfer it to a bowl of ice water.
2. Squeeze all the water out of the spinach and transfer it to a cutting board. Chop it up as finely as possible.
3. Combine flaxseed meal and water in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. To a large mixing bowl, add ricotta, spinach, flaxseed meal, parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until well combined.
5. Add the all-purpose flour to the bowl and gently mix until combined.
6. To a baking dish, add semolina flour. Use a 3 tbsp cookie scoop to portion the dough into 12 balls. Use your hands to roll the gnudi into the semolina flour.
7. Cover the gnudi and let them set in the fridge for a minimum of one hour. They can be left for up to 12 hours.
8. Once ready to cook, set a large pot of water over high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Make sure to salt the water.
9. Start with a tester gnudi, gently placing it in the boiling water and waiting for it to float to the top, about 3 minutes. After it has begun to float, remove it from the water and set aside. 
10. Repeat the same process with the rest of the gnudi.
11. Set a pan over medium heat, add salted butter and pesto. Allow the butter to melt and mix until smooth. Remove from heat.
12. Plate 4-5 gnudi on a plate with spoonfuls of the butter pesto sauce. 

Enjoy this Gnudi Pasta as a delightful, homemade alternative to classic Italian dishes. With its light, fluffy texture and vibrant pesto butter sauce, it’s a perfect meal for any occasion. Whether served as a cozy dinner or a dish to impress guests, this plantbased gnudi is sure to be a favourite. Enjoy every bite!

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