Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi Balls Recipe

• 2 lbs. spinach, including stems, washed (frzn works well)
• 6 ounce Parmesan cheese
• 2 slices white bread, torn into pcs
• 2 T unsalted butter, melted
• 2 scallions, including green tops, cut into 2" pcs
• 1/4 c. parsley flakes
• 1/2 c. skim lowfat milk ricotta cheese, liquid removed
• 1/3 c. unbleached all purpose flour
• 3 lg. egg whites
• 1 teaspoon dry basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 6-8 c. chicken broth/stock or possibly water (with 1 T salt)
• 3 T unsalted butter
• 3 T flour
• 1 1/2 c. lowfat milk
• Salt
• Nutmeg
• White pepper

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