Apicius' Gnudi

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and drain well the spinach.
2. 2
   cook with some water and drain to room temperature Squeeze out excess water with hands excessively.
3. 3
   This step is crucial, otherwise the gnudi will fall apart.
4. 4
   Place the spinach in a food processor or vegetable mill and reduce to a monogeneous pulp.
5. 5
   Mix with ricotta, Parmesan cheese, eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Shape into balls the size of a walnut and roll in four.
7. 7
   Drop the gnudi a few at a time in a large pot of salted boiling water and cook for a few mins - until they rise to the surface.
8. 8
   Lift them out carefully with slotted spoon and serve with very hot butter, oil, sage, and grated Parmesan cheese.
9. 9
   (Can also cook with all the seasoning (except cheese) in a pot for a little before serving).