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Gnudi
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Spring Cleaning Overall User Rating: 
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easy
06/13/2008 at 02:37pm
User: Maria from Lodi, NJ User Rating:
I watched the show and learn how to make this recepi, I served with friends, I told my family overseas about it. Its easy, good, and very tasty. I make about 40 and keep them in the freezer so I can have them any time...
Great
06/11/2008 at 09:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Nice flavor. I really enjoyed it.
Light and Easy
05/17/2008 at 09:34pm
User: Nelida from Santa Clarita, CA User Rating:
This is a very easy recipe and so delicious. You must squeeze as much of the water as possible from the spinach and I did need a little more flour than 5 Tbsp. Other than that, the recipe is perfect. My husband and I love the lightness of the meal and the wonderful soft flavors. I've made this several times and it always works. Thanks you Giada for another special recipe.
Gnudi
05/17/2008 at 07:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought it was a light tasty meal and very simple to make. However, I would add less salt the next time I made this.
Excellent (with a little tweaking)
04/01/2008 at 11:11am
User: Joan from West Caldwell, NJ User Rating:
Before making the receipe I read many of the reviews. I added 3 TBS of flour, about 1 TBS each of onion powder and garlic powder, a bit more salt and allspice instead of nutmeg. I refrigerated the mixture for approximately 1 hour and kept my hands moistened with cold water while forming the gnudi and rolling them in the flour. As other reviews suggested, cooking them a few at a time and in barely simmering water until they floated did the trick. They were delicious and a bit hit!
I think I missed something
03/16/2008 at 02:55pm
User: SL from Troy, OH User Rating:
I just made this and it's a big hit in my house. I had a some issues with the first few breaking up a little, but packed the rest together more tightly and they held up fine. I didn't personally care for their texture. Even with sauce on them I thought they seemed a little slimy. Not sure if I didn't dredge them enough or perhaps didn't cook them long enough or didn't drain them like I should have. As I said, they're a huge hit here and I like the taste overall, but I need to figure out something about that texture.
Something different...
03/12/2008 at 02:37am
User: Laja from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
My husband and I liked them, however I will add more flavorings next time, like garlic and more s & p. Coat outside more liberally, I found they help better in the water that way! Otherwise, I will definitly make them again!
Tasty - but messy to make
03/10/2008 at 09:46pm
User: Anna from Mission Viejo, CA User Rating:
Wear your apron! The end results are worth it. Another great recipe. My only complaint is that its not filling...and store bought parmesean cheese probably isnt the best way to make it. I'll use fresh next time.
This one was a learning lesson!
03/09/2008 at 09:21pm
User: Sarah from Georgetown, KY User Rating:
I made this dish for my family and it was fun and easy and very good but we couldn't help but notice it was missing something and my husband kept asking, "are you sure you added the nutmeg"? We checked the can and the nutmeg had expired in 2001!! This is ironic since I learned about the recipe on Giadi's Spring Cleaning episode which is about cleaning out old spices. We made it again with fresh nutmeg and WOW! A huge difference and an important lesson! Thanks, Giadi!
quick side dish
03/08/2008 at 01:46pm
User: sharon from pass christian, MS User Rating:
This was very new for me. I served it with meat sauce and we enjoyed it. I will make it again and try with alfredo sauce.
Looked pasty,tasted great!
03/06/2008 at 04:34pm
User: Pat from Medina, OH User Rating:
Interesting recipe. I added more flour and used garlic salt and cooked a bit longer. They looked like they were made with wallpaper paste, so I was relieved that the taste and texture were great. I sauteed leftovers in a little evoo and butter. Don't touch them til they float and cook some more and results will be better.
No Flavor
03/04/2008 at 03:44pm
User: Rahwa from atlanta, GA User Rating:
This had no flavor for me....i didn't care too much for the texture either. I did forget to put in the nutmeg, but i doubt it would have made a dramatic difference. Since it's so easy to make, i'll try again with the garlic as others have suggested.
Simple and Tasty!
02/29/2008 at 09:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I watched this episode - made it form memory - that is how easy it is. Giada is so easy to learn from. I love this recipe!
Superb quick dinner!
02/27/2008 at 07:18am
User: Heidi from Greer, SC User Rating:
After seeing Giada made this I had to try it. I read the reviews so I used 6 heaping tablespoons of flour. I made sure my water wasn't boiling, but increased the heat once they were in the pot. I had a stash of marinara (Mario's recipe) in my freezer. Added some sauted mushrooms and flat leaf parsley on top. Found a new favorite!
My teenagers loved it!!!!
02/26/2008 at 07:21pm
User: Sandy from Lindsborg, KS User Rating:
All my picky teenagers just loved it...
Gnudi
02/21/2008 at 10:02am
User: Ali from Dallas, TX User Rating:
Simply delicious. I can't believe how easy it is to make this dish and how flavorful it could be.
very good, w/ some changes
02/08/2008 at 07:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
loved the gnudi! i added a couple of cloves of garlic and more flour. i also chilled the dough in the refridgerator before cooking it. really, really easy and very good. be sure to drain the spinach very well.
YUMMY! 4.5 stars!
02/07/2008 at 08:19pm
User: Casey from denver, CO User Rating:
These are really good! Both my husband and I were surprised at their great flavor. They essentially taste like stuffed spinach and manicotti shells, just without the shell. I REALLY squeezed the heck out of the spinach, and used 2 TBSP wheat flour, and 3 TBSP regular. I'll probably up the wheat flour next time as you couldn't taste it all. Also, the cheese I used was a mix of parmesan and mozzarella - a great choice because the mozzarella melted and created those delicious strings of melted cheese (like on pizza). Next time I will prolly cut back on the cheese (just for healthiness - one can always sprinkle it on top of the sauce if they want more) and play around with using egg whites instead of so many yolks. I also used low-fat ricotta, and neither one of use could tell. Lastly, I added some garlic powder. As far as them coming apart when boiling, I took other reviewer's advice and let the water be at a really slow boil. Tiny pieces of the gnudi came off, but that has to be normal and in no way did they fall apart or lose their shape. All-in-all, these are really great. A yummy alternative to fulfilling your pasta craving. Don't pay any attention to the people who gave low ratings. Just remember to get as much water as possible out of the spinach and to cook the gnudi on a low boil and you should be great.
Soooo good!
02/02/2008 at 11:43pm
User: Katrina from Austin, TX User Rating:
These remind me of the ravioli my grandma and I used to make together, just without the dough! They are light and super delicious, and the recipe is really easy to follow. I will definitely make this again.
excellent
12/22/2007 at 02:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i have made this recipe twice and both times they have been a hit. i used giada's marinara recipe for the sauce, and made my own ricotta cheese from mario's recipe. really really great, easy to make, fresh, and delicious. i am planning on making these for chirstmas eve.
fun, easy and tasty
11/14/2007 at 01:16pm
User: Dave from Allentown, PA User Rating:
we have made this several times now. We even tried it with swiss chard greens because we had them handy. It is easy to make and tasty. We can't help but giggle everytime we have to say what we are making to friends.
This was ok
10/26/2007 at 05:55pm
User: Sara from Forest Hills, NY User Rating:
I found the spinach to be a little bitter.
Easy and Great
10/23/2007 at 02:55pm
User: Rachel from Huntington Beach, CA User Rating:
This is a tasty and easy recipe. I'm not sure why it received the negative reviews. Anything is tasteless if you don't add a little salt and pepper. Good one Giada!
Satisfying
09/25/2007 at 04:21pm
User: Susan from Auburndale, FL User Rating:
With very few ingrediants, I loved the way I could whip this dish up in minutes. The flavors are awesome. I've also served it using an alfredo sauce and it was just as tasty. Be careful not to have the water to a rolling boil because it will cause them to break. Otherwise, with ginger care and attention these little patties are quite a conversation piece and melt in your mouth. Wonderful.
Great easy, my kids loved it
09/06/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Lorena from Seabrook, TX User Rating:
If you follow the instructions and really, really drain the spinach, you will end up with a delish dish, we made it kid friendly with a fruit ball scoop and my 2 and 3 yrs. old loved them we called them healthy no-meat balls.
Impossible
08/19/2007 at 02:38pm
User: George from Norcross, GA User Rating:
These dumplings don't come close to holding together with just 5 Tbsp of flour: they were nearly impossible to handle and completely disintegrated when placed in the boiling water. I was very excited when I saw this dish being made on TV, it is almost exactly like my spinach ricotta pancakes which however give me heartburn probably due to being fried. So I will give this recipe another shot, but I plan on increasing the flour by a factor of 2.5 (to 3/4 cup) on my next attempt
Disappointing
08/11/2007 at 07:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I had such high hopes for this recipe and couldn't wait to make it. I was a big disappointment. It's easy to make, but I didn't think it was very flavorful - despite all the parmesan cheese and seasonings. It wasn't "bad" but it was just okay. I won't make it again.
Tasty alternative to heavy pasta
08/10/2007 at 11:32am
User: Melody from Towson, MD User Rating:
This recipe was simple, but messy to prepare. The gnudi were very tasty. A great way to get your veggies. Make sure you cook in batches. They cooked better when they had lots of room to move around the boiling water.
Gnudi is our new favorite dish!
08/09/2007 at 11:13am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made gnudi after seeing it on Everyday Italian. It's an easy and attractive dish for weeknights and entertaining alike.
Awful
08/03/2007 at 07:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
No flavor and the texture was just terrible.
Delightful
08/02/2007 at 09:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These came out beautifully. I used fat-free ricotta, as I already had some in my fridge (had everything I needed in my fridge, which was a nice change). Not sure why others had problems, but if any of you that had difficulty care to try again it's worth it. Remember to drain, drain, drain your spinach, then drain it some more. And I could see how if the boil was too active, it could rip these apart. As it was, I kept my water on a low simmer, as instructed, the gnudi firmed up, floated, and cooked into firm, yet light, silky little packets of spinach and ricotta. I added 1 extra TBS of flour to the mixture and gave mine 1 extra minute cook time once they floated. And I worked in small batches to be safe. Will make again and may even sub out the 2 extra yolks for egg white to cut down on the fat. Delightful. Chef Giada never fails me.
loved it
08/02/2007 at 07:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added 1 clove of garlic which, I think, made a huge difference. Keeping the water simmering is also very important. They didn't fall apart on me. I made sure to thoroughly dredge the gnudi in flour and shake off the excess before dropping into the water (which needs to be salted well) Topped with a little marinara sauce--and it was delicious. Overall, I loved this recipe but you might need to experiment a little with it to find out exactly how you like it!
picture perfect
07/07/2007 at 12:39am
User: SELINA from San Jose, CA User Rating:
Fabulous dish that is very photogenic as well! I would almost call them spinach dumplings in layman's terms.
Very disappointing
06/22/2007 at 02:41am
User: SUSAN from queen creek, AZ User Rating:
The didn't think I made this right the first time because it was just awful -- sooooo, I made it a second time. Unfortunately, it was only marginally better. Basically, all the ingredients are fine, but, cooked together like this --- just not very exciting. I wouldn't recommend this at all.
So tasty!
06/21/2007 at 02:05pm
User: Danielle from Falls Church, VA User Rating:
This recipe has so much flavor! So tasty and easy, I will definitely be making it again. It would even be good with a meat sauce for those meat lovers in your family! A wonderful Italian dish, highly recommended!
Impress your friends
06/15/2007 at 01:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Most of my friends had not heard of/seen gnudi until I made it for them. Everyone Ihave made this recipe has loved it!
Healthy and simple
06/03/2007 at 10:59pm
User: Thomas from Chesapeake, VI User Rating:
I have made this two times so far and it taste good, has healthy ingredients and warms up nicely. If you pan fry them to warm them up, browning them slightly, it really makes them even better than when first made.
no taste
05/24/2007 at 05:04pm
User: kelsey from cedar rapids, IA User Rating:
I expected this side dish to be tastey and rich. It was not!!
Gnudi
05/15/2007 at 04:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
mmm
little italian
05/01/2007 at 12:00am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
delicious little snack, perfect combination of flavor
Fell Apart!
04/23/2007 at 07:33pm
User: Adam from Ridgecrest, CA User Rating:
Within seconds of my gnudis hiting the boiling water, they completely fell apart. To salvage the rest of the mixture, I took another reviewers advice and dredged them in eggwash and bread crumbs and fried them up in olive oil. They were tasty this way, but not what I was looking for.
Crowd Pleaser
04/23/2007 at 07:25pm
User: Andrea from San Pedro, CA User Rating:
It is a little hard to get the proper consistancy for the gnudi mix (and not have your gnudi fall apart in the boiling water) but once you do it is well worth it. Delicate and light, it is absolutely delicious. I suggest adding flour and parmesean cheese if your gnudi continue to fall apart in the water.
Loved it
04/21/2007 at 07:39am
User: Debra from Quincy, MA User Rating:
I made this for company...we all loved it! I made the gnudi a few hours before they arrived and when we were ready to eat, I dropped them into the water to cook. Simple, easy and good.
tasty
04/20/2007 at 04:35pm
User: JULISSA from New Rochelle, NY User Rating:
this is easy to make and it tastes really good. I browned some of them for my little cousins and they loved it!
Gnudies Are Easy.
04/19/2007 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought these were good. They are very simular to Gnocci. I do however think that the recipe is backwards. I'm pretty sure that it should be add 1cup of flour, and use 5 TB for coating. That's what I did. I probably would not use a whole package of spinach next time, mostly because I'm not a big fan of it. I also added fresh garlic to mine and I thought it needed a little more salt. My husband liked it also and said he would eat them again, but maybe it was beacause of the name. GNUDI!
too wet
04/18/2007 at 04:41pm
User: stephanie from watchung, NJ User Rating:
could not get gnudi to stick enough to roll into balls... added more egg and more flour... but it became tasteless. most of the gnudi fell apart in the water
Fell Apart
04/18/2007 at 08:02am
User: Erin from Danbury, CT User Rating:
I was so excited to make this recipe, but I was let down by the fact that they fell apart as soon as they hit the water.
Superb!
04/17/2007 at 01:31pm
User: Gail from Hamburg, NJ User Rating:
These tender, delicately flavored gnudi are superb. I made them for Sunday dinner. My husband tasted them and immediately his eyes lit up. The flavor and texture are truly gourmet. They will become one of our favorite recipes. Thank you, Giada!
What happened??
04/16/2007 at 11:24pm
User: ED from Lake Placid, NY User Rating:
I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but this was a disaster. Instead of the yummy-looking morsels I saw on the show, I ended up with globs of goo. Maybe I made the patties too large, or maybe I used too much spinach (I estimated from two 10-oz boxes). In any case, four minutes of simmering (as directed) resulted in something that definitely tasted raw, but was improved somewhat by a trip to the microwave. A longer simmer for the second batch resulted in firmer globs, but globs nonetheless. Sorry, Giada -- I usually love your recipes, but this ended up in the trash.
Scrumptious
04/16/2007 at 07:47am
User: Louise from Carver, MA User Rating:
This side dish was enjoyed by all. Easy to make and so good! I served it with an Italian vegetable soup and crusty Italian bread.
Unique and Very Good!
04/15/2007 at 07:37pm
User: Michelle from King of Prussia, PA User Rating:
It was a quick and easy and very good. A little messy to make but worth it. The only question I have is the recipe is different than what Giada stated on her show - I believe she used creme fraiche along with the ricotta cheese.
AMAZING!
04/14/2007 at 05:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
MY FAMILY LOVED IT!
Should have read the reviews first....
04/14/2007 at 01:51pm
User: Daniel from Englewood, OH User Rating:
Looked so promising yet turned out so bad. They fell apart, tasted bland and I agree with another reviewer... add pasta and mozzarella and bake it.
Room for Improvement
04/14/2007 at 10:19am
User: Jennifer from Fort Pierce, FL User Rating:
These looked so good on TV I just had to try them even though the reviews were not so good. Well the reviews are very accurate, this recipe lacks texture and flavor. I didn't like the mushy texture from boiling them so I baked mine and added Herbs de provence and garlic.
I loved these
04/13/2007 at 11:11am
User: Gloria from Henderson, NV User Rating:
I thought these were terrific. I live alone so I cut the recipe in half and made 6 gnudi. The flavor was excellent. If you use the nutmeg, (I only used a few good gratings,) and reggiano parmesan cheese, you'll end up with a lot of flavor. Mine didnt' fall apartbut loosened only slightly. And one more tip, if you simmer them in chicken broth instead of water, you'll make a much better tasting gnudi.
they fell apart!
04/12/2007 at 08:36pm
User: Glenna from Sikeston, MO User Rating:
I wish I'd read the reviews before I started cooking! The gnudi feel apart in my simmering water...an absolute mess. And yes, I had drained the spinach repeatedly until I did not get any more water. Fortunately, I did not put all of the gnudi in at the same time, so I had 4 that were on a plate waiting to be cooked. So, I heated some EVOO in a pan and sauteed them, which gave them a little crust. They were pretty good that way, but could stand a few cloves of garlic as they were a bit bland. Definitely better with the marinara drizzled on top. They were messy to make, though, so I probably wouldn't do them again.
Will definetily make again
04/12/2007 at 03:19pm
User: NANCY from Frisco, TX User Rating:
After reading the other reviews I did add extra seaasonings. I used pepper garlic salt. After taking the Gnudi out of the water I drain them on a rack. Then crisped them up in some butter and evool. Also added some shredded mozzella on top of the sauce, put them in a 250 oven to melt cheese. Very good.
My toddler ate her spinach!
04/11/2007 at 09:18pm
User: Gloria from Miami, FL User Rating:
Just loved it. The first batch came out a little soggy, but the second time around, I got it just right. The most amazing thing? My daughter had no idea she was having spinach. Thanks Giada!
Very good!
04/10/2007 at 10:37pm
User: joe from mesa, AZ User Rating:
I followed the recipe as written, except that I made canelles rather than patties. With water at a bare simmer, these held together quite well. My family loved them!
Easy and Delicious!
04/10/2007 at 02:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a easy dish to make, and very very good. My daughter ended up eating the whole plate of them!! Thanks Giada
Good but needed something
04/09/2007 at 08:38pm
User: Dalya from bristol, CT User Rating:
The flavor was really good . There was just something missing with texture, maybe with a basil pesto w/ whole toasted pine nuts.
Gnuidi
04/09/2007 at 05:08pm
User: james from New London, NH User Rating:
was delicious. And unlike some others I love to see Giada's cleavage
Crumbly, but good
04/09/2007 at 11:38am
User: Katie from Dallas, TX User Rating:
If you're wondering if the gnudi really do stick together, the answer is yes... sort of. This is an interesting recipe because it tastes cheesy and indulgent, but is actually quite healthy because of the high spinach content.
Gnudi
04/08/2007 at 12:41am
User: intuit from sjb, CA User Rating:
Light ,creamy ,fluffy sooooo good
Good but not great. Needs garlic.
04/07/2007 at 11:03pm
User: Shana from Riverview, FL User Rating:
The Gnudi was still very good but it did need some garlic to give it an extra kick. I'll be adding that the next time and doubling up on the nutmeg. It's messy but fun to make and I did need more then 5 tbs of flour. I don't know how much flour I ended up using. Very, very good though. I'll be making it again!
Wow, This Gnudi is Great
04/07/2007 at 01:15pm
User: Phyllis from Crestview, FL User Rating:
What a surprise to find something like this. In all the years of watching and cooking with my purebred Italian mother....I never saw her make anything like this. I love the Gnudi. It is smooth and delicious. I will surprise my sister with this when I visit in May.
recipe
04/07/2007 at 12:17pm
User: Thomas from Northbrook, IL User Rating:
BEST italian food I have ever tasted
one why are another
03/31/2007 at 01:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
try this recipe came apart but fried was great kids loved it
delightful
03/31/2007 at 12:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this recipe was delicious and easy to make. we served them at a dinner party as a first course. they were delicate, fun to serve and everyone loved them. I will make them again.
hated it
03/30/2007 at 10:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
terrible taste
gnudi
02/26/2007 at 05:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Different. Still pretty good. Make sure you dry the spinach completely or you end up adding twice the required amount of flour for the recipe to make it form together.
needs more flavor
02/23/2007 at 02:57pm
User: Jen from Barnegat, NJ User Rating:
I liked this, something different, but it needed more flavor. I am going to try and pan fry them next time and add fresh garlic.
Easy and Delicious
02/14/2007 at 12:32am
User: Laura from Port Richey, FL User Rating:
This was so easy to make, and just wonderful. My 17 year old daughter loved it, and she says she "hates" spinach. The blend of flavors from the spinach and cheeses was great, but the touch of nutmeg really enhanced everything. Well worth the minimal effort required!!!!!
disappointed
02/13/2007 at 07:46pm
User: Christina from Lake Hiawatha, NJ User Rating:
I read everybody's bad reviews, but these things looked so good and sounded so easy when Giada made them. But you were all right. I don't know if I did something wrong (I probably did), but the directions were too vague. The gnudi completely fell apart in the water. I'm sure if I tried a couple more times, I'd figure out what I did wrong, but it's honestly not worth the time, effort, and wasted food. I'm sure these are great when Giada makes them, but they're too difficult to recreate at home.
Disappointing!
02/12/2007 at 01:30am
User: Judith from Tarpon Springs, FL User Rating:
I have to say these were very disappointing and I think I did everything right. I even read the reviews beforehand--added extra nutmeg for flavor and was careful to have a low simmering boil. They still came out tasteless! I formed patties out of the remaining batter and browned them in some garlic and olive oil but even they were lackluster. Dishes like this are probably what keeps Giada so skinny!
can live without it
02/07/2007 at 04:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
lots of work for something that will stay on the table.
Mine Fell apart!
02/06/2007 at 03:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I cut the recipe in half and used part skim cheese which is probably why it did not work. I ended up pan frying the rest and it was very good.
Rich and Delicious!
02/06/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Nancy from Glen Mills, PA User Rating:
Very unusual...quite light but very rich! Make sure you don't flour the Gnudis too much in advance or you will have to do it again. They will get sticky pretty quickly.
gnudilicious
02/04/2007 at 02:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
yumm-eeee
Good But Difficult To Make
02/01/2007 at 08:23pm
User: Donna from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
The mixture was sticky and it was difficult to turn it into a small patty. I definitely added more flour than listed on ingredient. But other than that it was tasty.
Different and delicious
12/15/2006 at 07:39pm
User: Andria from Longmont, CO User Rating:
These gnudi have a ton of flavor so I used just a little stewed tomatoes on top rather than sauce. They did require quite a bit more flour than the recommended 5 T.
Needs something
10/10/2006 at 06:38pm
User: JIM from SANTA MONICA, CA User Rating:
Though I enjoyed this meal I agree with on review that it needs something. Garlic would be nice and perhaps a little grating of nutmeg. However I'm definely going to try pan frying them in a little olive oil, at slightly crunchy outer coating will make the difference (perhaps dip them back in a egg wash and then roll in bread crumbs).
Gnudi
09/20/2006 at 10:20pm
User: Olivia from Melrose, MA User Rating:
It was very good and tasted fantastic but they broke apart very easily.
It was OK
07/29/2006 at 09:51am
User: Kevin from Des Moines, IA User Rating:
This was OK, but really seemed to lack some flavor. Needed garlic or salt or something. It was a good way to get rid of some left overs in the fridge. I had some of these leftover the next day and browned them in some olive oil, which helped add some texture and flavor.
Delicious!
07/25/2006 at 06:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i made thes one day and the were the best things and it took little work and was fun!
What is everyone talking about?
07/24/2006 at 01:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
SICK! I don't understand what these reviews are talking about. It looked so delicious on T.V. but when I tried it, it was so tasteless, sticky and seemed like they needed to be baked or cooked in oil. Giada's food looks great but most of them lack in favor. The presentation of her food means more to her than the taste, so it seems.
awesome pasta alternative
07/15/2006 at 02:22pm
User: pamela from burlington, WI User Rating:
i tried these and now they are a regular fixing in my home. I am diabetic, so I have to really watch my carb intake and these are just perfect. My family loves spaghetti and lasagna and all of those good things but they aren't on the menu much for me anymore, these little darlings more than make up for what I must miss!!!! The only problem is........my husband and kids always want some of MY gnudis instead of THIER pasta! They really ae great!! You can exchange the spinach for cilantro, parsley, I even tried them with chopped up broccoli, chopped up brussel sprouts...try anything in them!!
Simply and delicious!
07/05/2006 at 02:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I absolutely loved this dish. So easy to make. Very filling and yummy!
Delicious, but what a mess
07/03/2006 at 06:13pm
User: Alison from Carmel, IN User Rating:
These were very good. I had several attempts that ended up in boiled mush. Then, I decided to saute the leftover dough in a little olive oil and cooked them almost like you would cook a hamburger. When I did that, they were delicious. Clean up is not fun.
Not what I thought :(
06/23/2006 at 03:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this looked very tasty when she made it on the show. However, my husband and I found it mushy and not tasty. I made mess in the kitchen while making it and then it tasted terrible.
delicious
06/03/2006 at 08:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My whole family thought this was delicous, even the one's that hate spinach. I was skeptical even after seeing this made on TV i thought it was going to fall apart in the water. But they didnt and tasted wonderful!
Awesome
05/30/2006 at 06:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Kind of messy but worth it. This is definately a favorite.
awful
05/28/2006 at 07:54am
User: Linda from Auburn, NY User Rating:
They fell apart when cooking. I ended up with a big blob. There wasn't much taste. It needed something else
a little dull
05/26/2006 at 11:54am
User: Mary from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I found the nutmeg to be totally smothered by any type of pasta sauce, not just the spicy ones. I made a second batch and just used melted butter rather than a tomato based sauce and still couldn't get the flavor of the nutmeg (freshly ground) to pop. So I tripled the nutmeg and it's a bit better. Serving with a freshly chopped herb makes these a bit brighter if they've been stored in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Gnuts over Gnudi
05/21/2006 at 07:12pm
User: Thomas from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
My family really loved this recipe. It was easy to make and full of flavor. My daughter, who "hates spinach", came back for seconds. Go figure... Just have to be sure not to have the water boiling too much or have too much liquid in the spinach. As my daughter would say..."This rocks socks." Whatever that means...
so easy
05/20/2006 at 10:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
a little bit messy but hard to mess up
GNUDI GIADA DE LAURENTIS
05/19/2006 at 04:35pm
User: RICHARD from NAPLES, FL User Rating:
VERY GOOD
Excellent
05/16/2006 at 12:52pm
User: Marianne from Bensenville, IL User Rating:
This was so easy to make and sooooooo delicious!
I would not make this again!
05/09/2006 at 05:35pm
User: Lauren from Potomac, MD User Rating:
I made this last night and after reading the reviews on here I added enough flour to the outside of the gnudis and they did not fall apart and they looked like they did on TV--I was so proud. But... I realized that I do not like soft food-it's too mushy with no crunch or part that holds it together--my husband said he liked it but next time stuff it inside ravioli (I told him not with the flour, etc but maybe without)
AWESOME
05/09/2006 at 08:50am
User: Yami from miami, FL User Rating:
easy to make!!!! the taste is out of this world..
so yummy!!!
05/09/2006 at 12:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
IN THE 15 YRS WE HAVE BEEN MARRIED MY HUSBAND HAS NEVER COOKED UNTIL TONITE, YESTERDAY MORNING WE WATCHED EVERYDAY ITALIAN AND SAW HER MAKE GNUDI, MY HUSBAND SAID HE WOULD LIKE TO TRY THIS AND SO HE COOKED IT TONITE O MY GOODNESS IT WAS THE BEST DINNER THANKS FOR GIVING HIM A BOOST.........
Not bad....
05/07/2006 at 07:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very good!
05/07/2006 at 12:36pm
User: KRISTIN from pittsford, NY User Rating:
A few of mine fell apart, but I used nonfat ricotta and probably did not wring out my spinach enough. I will make this again and add garlic to the dough as others have suggested. It is a beautiful presentation!
loved it
05/01/2006 at 10:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
After reading all the mixed reviews I was a little scared to make this recipe, but it turned out to be a very good one.I substituted the salt for garlic salt,like someone had pointed out, and also added more flour than what the recipe said.I served it with a spicy marinara sauce which complemented the gnudi very well. You have to be very carefull to have the water just right or they will break down.
Terrible Gnudi but Perfect Filling for Baked Ziti!
05/01/2006 at 11:33am
User: Michael from Orlando, FL User Rating:
My gnudi fell apart. The water was simmering, not boiling. The ricotta was drained and the spinach was wrung completely dry (using the paper towel tip I picked up from the Hearty Boys). So that must be something wrong with the recipe. Instead of wasting the remainder of the batter, I added a bit of milk to it to make it loose and blend it with cooked ziti. Layered it with tomato sauce and mozzarella and baked it. It came out delicious!
Not one of Giada's best.
04/28/2006 at 04:48pm
User: Susan from Thousand Oaks, CA User Rating:
We LOVE Giada at our house and have tried most of her receipes, but this one does not do her justice. Flavor was lacking and it was not very satisfying in the least. It was flavorless in my opinion.
Oh So Yummy
04/25/2006 at 04:58pm
User: Connie from Newport Beach, CA User Rating:
Easy, quick and very delicious. Thanks you Giada for another great recipe.
okay
04/24/2006 at 11:45pm
User: Debbie from Bellevue, WA User Rating:
They fell apart in the water...it was mushy and just not full of flavor. maybe more garlic...different cheese..I dunno. It took awhile to make and I felt it was disappointing.
not exactly what I expected
04/23/2006 at 01:55pm
User: Margaret from Bayonne, NJ User Rating:
As I am the only one in my house to eat spinach, I halved this recipe, and I used 8 oz of fresh spinach which I chopped. It was a little mushy so I added plenty of extra flour and made the balls much smaller than I first started with because they looked like they would fall apart. I added the patties one by one with a spatula which I lowered slowly and seemed to help them keep shape. If I tried to take one out and it looked like it would fall apart, I turned it over and left it awhile longer. So none of mine did fall apart. the texture was still a little different than I expected for some reason and the taste wasn't in your face magnificent like I imagined after seing Giada make it, but I added a little extra garlic to my sauce and they were ok. I ate them. Next time I may put a little more parmesean cheese or maybe some sharper cheese with the it, like a little provolone or feta, as the taste of the chese seemed to come through and make save the taste. Maybe add some garlic to the patties also might help.
Dry that spinach!!
04/22/2006 at 06:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
On first attempt, I didn't dry my spinach as well as I should. The gnudi fell apart in the boiling water. Still yummy, but what a mess. Second time, I squeezed the spinach as much as possible and the gnudi came out yummy AND beautiful. So much flavor and I love that it's not fried!
Improvise
04/20/2006 at 07:21pm
User: ANDREW from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
So, I didn't squeeze the spinach dry enough apparently, because my mixture was way too wet. When my gnudi balls hit the water they fell apart instantly. So I cooked some linguini, poured the mixture over it in a casserole and threw it in the oven for 20 minutes. Turned out pretty, good actually.
simple and easy
04/19/2006 at 10:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Simple and easy great when you want something satisfying in the time it takes to boil some water.
GREAT!
04/19/2006 at 10:01am
User: Patricia from Eastport, NY User Rating:
I've made this twice and would continue to make it. You might have to add a little more flour if your spinach is not really dry but I think the most important thing is you let them rest on a baking sheet before you start to cook them. I also put them in a casserole after cooking and baked them without the tomato sauce but with more parmesan cheese and butter.
Wonderful!
04/18/2006 at 09:55pm
User: Debra from Ventura, CA User Rating:
Never tried anything like them. Followed the recipe exactly and cooked at a simmer so they wouldn't fall apart (thanks to other reviews). My husband wanted them again the next night.
Not as Easy as I hoped
04/17/2006 at 09:52pm
User: Jack from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
To be fair, I didnt have frozen spinach so I tried some fresh spinach and a bit of homemade pesto sauce. When I added the eggs it got far too wet to form into balls so I added more flour, but it still was too wet make make the balls and boil in the water so I ended up giving up and tried the mix in rustic pizza instead.
Gnudi
04/17/2006 at 01:53pm
User: Maura-Leigh from Hicksville, NY User Rating:
These were so tasty! Its like eating the inside of stuffed shells! Yum!!!
I tried a new way
04/13/2006 at 10:22am
User: DONNA from Westlake Village, CA User Rating:
This recipe is great .. but to keep from having them fall apart in the cooking water .. I just bake mine on a cookie sheet sprayed with PAM for about 15 min. on 375 .. then put the sauce on them .. yum ..I'm Italian and learned to cook so similarly to Giada ..I just love her.
Simply Sensational
04/12/2006 at 12:02pm
User: Janet from Melbourne Beach, FL User Rating:
I couldn't wait to try the Gnudi's out on my Very Italian and Skeptical Husband....Wow! What a sensation they made and the recipe was so simple to follow....I was excited to see the Gnudi's float to the top when they were cooked through and didn't even fall apart on my first attempt. My husband couldn't stop raving about them. Giada, your the Best!
magnifico
04/11/2006 at 05:11pm
User: A from West Hills, CA User Rating:
What a great alternative to Gnocchi! My husband (who calls himself a Ginker off the boat) is very picky being that all he grew up on was Italian food. He loved the Gnudi and brought the left overs to work the next day to rave reveiws from everyone who ate one! They aren't as heavy as potato Gnocchi but very filling. I did a little alteration--1/2 tsp. garlic salt instead of regular salt. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH SPINACH. After squeezing out the water, I was glad I had thawed a 1/2 pound more spinach than the recipe called for, to eqaul a pound of thawed spinach.
great
04/11/2006 at 02:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was easy and wonderful. I used an alfredo sause instead of marinara. Everyone in the house loved it
Disappointed
04/11/2006 at 09:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made many, many recipes from Giada and this is, by far, the worst. I followed the recipe to the letter, and I ended up with a pot of floating spinach and scrambled eggs. I tried adding more flour to the remaining ones, and it did not help. Will not be attempting this again!
2 attempts failed
04/10/2006 at 10:13pm
User: Lisa from Nashville, TN User Rating:
These miniature spinach dumplings looked like little bites of heaven however my first attempt failed miserably. Forever the optimist and certain I had missed a step or ingredient I made gallant second try. The second time around I achieved float but the taste and texture was less than acceptable. I am very disappointed; I had great expectations for this recipe.
Easy and tasty
04/10/2006 at 04:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were surprisingly easy to make and were very tasty. I thought the frozen spinach worked just fine for this recipe although I'm sure fresh would be good too.
Very yummy!
04/08/2006 at 12:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this recipe - but I always add some roasted garlic to the ricotta/spinach mixture to give it some "oomph." Also, Giada is just like my mother in that they both are nutso over frozen spinach - sorry, guys, but I like to saute mine with a teeny weensy bit of olive oil and garlic. Yummy!
excellent
04/08/2006 at 12:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great update to an old recipe I have