Homemade Pasta Dumplings

Crafted with love and bursting with flavor, Homemade Pasta Dumplings are a delightful fusion of pillowy ricotta filling and tender, handcrafted pasta. This recipe guides you through creating a silky, fresh dough from scratch and a creamy spinach-ricotta filling elevated with hints of Parmesan, nutmeg, and black pepper. Each dumpling is lovingly sealed and cooked to perfection, then tossed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce that adds a blissful richness. Perfect for an indulgent dinner or a show-stopping dish for guests, these pasta dumplings are a comforting, homemade masterpiece. Serve them piping hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan and a touch of black pepper for a truly irresistible meal that celebrates the art of Italian-inspired cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 5 oz Fresh spinach
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Minced garlic

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the eggs.

Step 2

Using a fork, beat the eggs gently and gradually incorporate the flour until a dough begins to form.

Step 3

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 4

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Step 5

While the dough is resting, sauté the spinach in a pan without any oil until it wilts completely. Allow it to cool, then chop finely.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and nutmeg until well combined.

Step 7

After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface until it's very thin, about 1/16 inch thickness.

Step 8

Cut the dough into 2-inch squares or circles.

Step 9

Place about a teaspoon of the ricotta mixture in the center of each dough piece.

Step 10

Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle or semi-circle, pressing the edges to seal tightly. You can use a fork to crimp the edges.

Step 11

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Step 12

Gently add the dumplings to the boiling water and cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are tender.

Step 13

While the dumplings cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant.

Step 14

Drain the dumplings and toss them gently in the skillet with the garlic butter.

Step 15

Serve the dumplings hot, optionally garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	855.7 grams (855.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1858

Total Fat 77.60g	99%
Saturated Fat 42.40g	212%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.70g
Cholesterol 815mg	272%
Sodium 3816mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 205.60g	75%
Dietary Fiber 10.20g	36%
Total Sugars 1.80g
Protein 91.10g	182%

Vitamin D 128IU	638%
Calcium 1709mg	131%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 736mg	16%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.0%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 43.6%