Ricotta Gnocchi

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Ricotta Gnocchi recipe

Light and fluffy ricotta gnocchi that melt in your mouth. These delicate little morsels of deliciousness pair great with your favorite pasta sauce, or some sauteed vegetables and crispy prosciutto.

vegetarianitalianintermediateweekend-project
Yields: 4 servings
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 40 min

Ingredients

12 ounces
Best Quality Ricotta Cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 ounce
Finely Grated Parmesan Cheese (about 1/2 cup), plus more for serving
5 ounces
All-Purpose Flour (about 1 cup), plus more as needed
1 whole
Large Egg
1 large
Egg Yolk
1 drizzle
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

1Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, whole egg, and egg yolk. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix until well combined.

Use the best quality ricotta you can find - it makes a huge difference in texture.
If your ricotta is very wet, drain it in a cheesecloth for 30 minutes first.
2Step 2

Add 4 ounces of flour to start and gently fold into the ricotta mixture. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky but hold together.

This can be tricky to get right the first time. If the dough is too stick, add flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
Overmixing or too much flour will make the gnocchi tough.
3Step 3

Dust your work surface generously with semolina flour. Turn the dough out onto the surface and divide into 4 equal portions.

Semolina flour prevents sticking without making the gnocchi heavy.
Keep unused portions covered with a damp paper towel while you work.
4Step 4

Roll each portion into a rope about about 3/4 inch thick. Cut the rope into 1-inch pieces using a sharp knife or bench scraper.

Work gently - the dough is delicate.
5Step 5

Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Working in batches, add gnocchi to the water. They are done when they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.

Salt the water generously - it should taste like the sea.
A gentle boil is key - vigorous boiling can break apart delicate ricotta gnocchi.
Do not overcrowd the pot or the gnocchi may stick together.
6Step 6

The gnocchi can be thrown in the freezer or cooked immediately.

If cooking immediately, add to salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes until floating.
If freezing, add to salter boiling water for 4-5 minutes until floating.

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