Malfatti: the recipe for the first course typical of the Lombard tradition

Malfatti is a traditional Italian pasta that is often translated as “badly formed.” They are spinach and ricotta gnocchi that are very popular in Lombard cuisine. Here is a simple recipe for malfatti:

Ingredients:

250g fresh spinach, washed and chopped
250 g ricotta
1 egg
100g parmesan, freshly grated
1 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
Nutmeg to taste
150g flour (plus a little extra for dusting)