Malfatti – (Italian Spinach Ricotta Dumplings in Napoletana Sauce)

A pan of Malfatti Italian spinach and ricotta dumplings in a pan with basil and parmesan cheese

‘Uglier the better’ is rarely something you hear in the Foodie world, but these Italian dumplings are exactly that. Malfatti (“badly made” in Italian — a tongue-in-cheek name for these ‘rustic’ dumplings) are delicate spinach-and-ricotta dumplings, similar to gnudi, and absolutely delicious when done right.  ⚠️Now, a quick note on this recipe:  🍳First – ‘Done