Simple & Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi

Name: Simple & Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT3-5M
Total time: PT3-5M
Yield: 2x as main
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 250g ricotta; 150g all-purpose flour; 40g grated parmigiano; 1 egg yolk; Salt and pepper a generous pinch; Sauce/condiment of choice (here tomato sauce)

by Micaela Harrasser February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

Today I am sharing this alternative, delicious recipe for gnocchi with ricotta instead of potatoes! They are lighter in taste and softer in consistency, like proper clouds! It’s so easy and quick, I dare you to not use this recipe instead of the traditional one with potatoes from now on! ;D

The gnocchi: to get the right consistency it’s important to drain out as much liquid as possible from the ricotta. We do so to prevent adding too much flour to the mix, which can dilute down the flavors, or make the gnocchi too hard and chewy!

The sauce: I like using a simple, flavorful tomato sauce with these gnocchi for an extra rich and nourishing meal. Alternatively, the good old butter & sage mix works wonders! Now let’s get to work! 😀

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Simple & Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi

Serves: 2x as main Prep Time: 10 min (+o/n draining of ricotta) Cooking Time: 3-5 min 3-5 min Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

250g ricotta
150g all-purpose flour
40g grated parmigiano
1 egg yolk
Salt and pepper a generous pinch
Sauce/condiment of choice (here tomato sauce)

Instructions

First, place the ricotta on a fine sieve over a bowl.
Place it in the fridge to drain out the liquids overnight - or for minimum 2-3h.
Once ready, add the egg yolk, cheese, salt and pepper and mix with a spoon.
Add the flour in, mix first with the spoon then with your hands. You don't need to work it for long, just enough to get everything incorporated and a smooth surface.
Lightly dust a work surface, take a small piece of dough and flatten it to make ropes of 1cm thickness.
Chop the ropes into small pillows of about 1cm.
Place a big pot with abundant water on the stove to boil.
Add the gnocchi to salted, boiling water and mix gently to prevent them from sticking all together.
Take out when they start floating, about 3-5 minutes.
Add them to your sauce of choice, and serve!