This baked low carb gnocchi recipe is made with ricotta and spinach! It's also gluten free, vegetarian, and keto friendly!
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I actually started working on this recipe nearly three years ago. I decided to bake them in case they fell apart if I boiled them (which would be the traditional way of cooking gnocchi), and I really loved the combination of the soft center and the slightly crispy outside. The recipe was good, but I just failed to photograph them so that they looked appealing.
So the recipe has remained in my draft folder since then - but I recently decided to finally make the gnocchi again and let you have the recipe! Oh, and if you're interested, here's what the photo from May 2016 looked like:
We all had to start somewhere, right? It's quite fun to see how much I have improved in terms of lighting and staging!
How to Make Low Carb Gnocchi with Spinach and Ricotta
To start making the gnocchi, cook a box of frozen chopped spinach - mine took 6-8 minutes in the microwave in a covered bowl. Then transfer it to a sieve over the sink, and use a fork or spoon to press as much water out as possible. There will be a lot - and even if you leave it a minute when you think you're done, there will be more!
Combine ricotta, flaxseed meal, grated Parmesan, an egg, garlic paste, dried oregano, and a generous amount of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the drained spinach and stir to mix well.
Form the mixture into balls then flatten them, then place them on a small baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. I made 20 large gnocchi with this recipe.
Roast in a preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn them all over, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Here are some ways to serve your delicious low carb gnocchi:
- Melted butter
- Shaved, shredded, or grated Parmesan
- Lemon zest
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (by the way, if you live in the US - find out how you can get a quality bottle of EVOO for just $1!)
- Fresh parsley and/or basil
- Low carb marinara sauce - try this No Sugar Added Pasta Sauce from Netrition!
I chose melted butter and extra Parmesan!
📖 Recipe
Low Carb Gnocchi with Spinach and Ricotta
Ingredients
Equipment
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Cook the spinach according to the box instructions. Transfer it to a sieve over the sink, and use a fork or spoon to press as much water out as possible.
- Combine the ricotta, flaxseed meal, grated Parmesan, egg, garlic paste, dried oregano, and a generous amount of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the drained spinach and stir to mix well.
- Form the mixture into balls then flatten them, then place them on a baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. This recipe makes 20 large gnocchi.
- Roast the gnocchi for 10 minutes, then turn them all over, and cook for another 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.
Gini says
Well done on your improved skills! 🙂
ChapelHillBetsy says
Could this be made a day ahead then baked the next day?
Georgina says
I've not tried it but I can't imagine why not!
Julie says
Would these hold up in soup? I have a chicken gnocchi soup recipe I like. I’m trying to adapt it to be keto.
Georgina says
Hmmm, good question. I think if the soup wasn't boiled with the cooked gnocchi in they might do OK. They're just very different from regular potato gnocchi so it's hard to predict when I haven't tested it. Let me know how it goes!
Skip says
Over the Top !!
Followed keto without flaxseed. Added Raos tomato sauce with grated Parmesan. Omg !!
Who needs pasta ?! Not us !!
Blood sugar test after 2 hr = 101 !
Thanks!
Vivien says
Do we need to drain the ricotta?
Georgina says
Yes I would only use the solids.
Karen says
I just made them. I added a little grated nutmeg. Delicious. Can I freeze these? 20 are WAY TOO MANY for me to eat.
Georgina says
Hmmm, I haven't tried freezing them and only just saw your comment - sorry! What did you do with them in the end?