Meal Kit

Breadcrumb Ricotta Dumplings

with pesto and Asiago

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 7 days

Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Soy

All ingredients are individually packaged, but our central facility is not certified allergen-free. Furthermore, ingredient contents may vary. Please check ingredient packaging for allergens and nutrition facts. If you have serious allergies, please use your best judgment or consult a health professional to decide if our meals are safe for you!
A note about serious food allergies
  • Vegetarian

“You can't make dumplings from breadcrumbs!” says your culinarian friend, the one with the elaborate coffee routine and dubious taste in music. Friends are great, but they don't know everything. We know that these dumplings, made with pesto, spinach, breadcrumbs, and cheese, are rich mouthfuls of delight. And while tasting four-star fancy, these dumplings aren't too difficult to make, with a little patience and a lot of love. Love you'll still have for your wrong-headed friend, as you serve him the best dumplings he's ever had.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • 8 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
  • Info
    5 oz. Spaghetti
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    4 oz. Ricotta
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    2 fl. oz. Liquid Egg
  • Info
    ½ cup Italian Breadcrumbs
  • 2 oz. Spinach
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    1 oz. Shredded Asiago Cheese
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    1 oz. Basil Pesto
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    ½ oz. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.

  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    82g
  • Net Carbs
    73g
  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    32g
  • Sodium
    1440mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Medium Pot
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Medium Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Cook Pasta and Prepare Ingredients

    Once water is boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente, 7-10 minutes.

    Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

    Drain pasta in a colander. Set aside.

    While pasta cooks, mince garlic.

    Coarsely chop spinach.

  2. 2

    Make the Dumpling Mixture

    Line a plate with paper towels.

    Place a medium oven-safe non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and spinach and a pinch of salt and pepper to pan. Stir constantly until beginning to wilt, 1-2 minutes.

    Transfer to towel-lined plate. Blot spinach dry with paper towel.

    Wipe pan clean and reserve.

    In a mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ricotta, cooked spinach, liquid egg, and Parmesan.

  3. 3

    Roast the Dumplings

    Form dumpling mixture into ten ping-pong ball-sized dumplings.

    Place dumplings on prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 2 tsp. olive oil. Roast until dumplings are firm and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes.

    While dumplings roast, start sauce.

  4. 4

    Start the Sauce

    Return pan used to wilt spinach to medium heat. Add 1 tsp. olive oil and garlic to hot pan and cook until aromatic, 30-60 seconds.

    Add marinara and reserved pasta water to pan and bring to a simmer.

    Stir occasionally until sauce is slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Top dumplings with Asiago.

    Bake until cheese is melted, 6-8 minutes.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing dumplings with basil pesto. Bon appétit!

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