Description
Experience the comforting flavors of Südtirol with these delightful spinach dumplings served in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish combines fresh ingredients for a memorable meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 2 onions
- 2 TL butter
- 130 ml milk
- 300 g bread cubes (about 6 stale rolls)
- 2 eggs
- 2 EL flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- 500 g brown mushrooms
- 1 EL flour
- 200 g heavy cream
- 150 g cream cheese
- 100 ml milk
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly or thaw it if using frozen. The leaves should look fresh and crisp.
- Finely chop one onion and heat 1 TL of butter in a pan. Sauté the onion over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the spinach to the onions and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until wilted. Be careful not to overcook it to retain its fresh color.
- In a large bowl, pour 130 ml of warm milk over the bread cubes and let them soak for 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the onion-spinach mixture, 2 eggs, 2 EL flour, as well as salt and pepper to the bread cubes. Mix everything well until a slightly sticky mixture forms. Ensure the mixture is not too dry.
- Shape the mixture into even dumplings about 4-5 cm in diameter. Keep your hands slightly wet to prevent sticking.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat so that the water simmers gently. Carefully add the dumplings to the water and cook for about 10 minutes. They are done when they rise to the surface.
- While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the sauce. Chop another onion and sauté it in 1 EL of butter in a pan until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Add 500 g of brown mushrooms and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until golden brown and their liquid has evaporated.
- Dust the mushrooms with 1 EL of flour and stir well. Pour in 200 g of heavy cream and 100 ml of milk, and let the sauce simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the dumplings are ready, carefully remove them from the water. Serve them on plates and generously pour the mushroom cream sauce over them. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Ensure the dumpling mixture is slightly sticky. If it appears too dry, add a bit more milk. Avoid overcooking the dumplings to prevent them from falling apart. Use a large pan for the sauce to give the mushrooms enough space to cook evenly.