Elise Bauer

chicken stock (lightly salted)

large egg

finely grated, lightly packed Parmesan cheese (if you have coarsely grated Parm, grind it up to a finer consistency in a food processor)

panko breadcrumbs (toasted for added flavor) or semolina flour (optional, you can skip if you want, you can also use ground puffed rice if cooking gluten-free)

freshly ground black pepper

spinach leaves, sliced into 1/2-inch ribbons (can also use chard, arugula, sorrel, or any tender green)