Fried Ricotta And Mozzarella Dumplings With Broccoli Sauce Food

RICOTTA DUMPLINGS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine tomato sauce, water and basil in saucepan; simmer in a deep frying pan about 10-15 minutes.
• In the mean time gently mix together ricotta, romano cheese, egg, bread crumbs and parsley to form into balls about the size of golf balls.
• Drop balls into simmering sauce Cover and cook about 20 minutes.
• Serve over the pasta of your choice with additional grated cheese.

NAME THIS DISH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the dumplings flat-side down and cook, undisturbed, until slightly browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water to the skillet; cover and cook until the water is evaporated and the dumplings are crisp on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer the dumplings to a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Top each dumpling with 1 teaspoon pizza sauce, 1 slice pepperoni and 1 slice mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Top with basil. Serve with more sauce for dipping.

SPINACH AND RICOTTA CHEESE SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion on a gentle heat until soft but not browned.
• Add the thyme, garlic (if using) and spinach.
• Continue to cook on low heat until the spinach leaves have wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes. If you're spinach was very wet and there is a lot of water in the pan, drain some off otherwise the sauce will be very runny. If you're not sure drain it into a separate bowl you can always add some later if you feel it's too thick.
• Add the ricotta cheese and mix, using a wooden spoon, until it forms a smooth sauce.
• Season, using nutmeg (I use more than stated above, but then I really like nutmeg), salt, freshly ground pepper and powdered vegetable stock to taste.
• Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve straight away on your favourite pasta.