KAWLATA - KAWLATA - KAWLATA - A TRADITIONAL MALTESE SOUP

ricotta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Mix flour, salt, and olive oil in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Sauté onion and garlic in butter until translucent.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in ricotta, egg, black pepper, nutmeg, and parsley.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut into circles using a pastry cutter or glass.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges.

Boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes until they float.

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Bake at 375°F until golden, about 15-20 minutes.

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