Easy Ricotta Gnocchi

Name: Easy Ricotta Gnocchi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese; 1 large egg; 1 tsp olive oil; approx. 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 tsp salt; 10 cranks fresh cracked pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
42285 kcal
Cuisine
Italian, International, Vegetarian

Easy Ricotta Gnocchi

Nancy Wheeler

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These soft, pillowy ricotta gnocchi are easier than you'd expect. They're fast and delicious, making them the perfect weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese $1.99
1 large egg $0.18
1 tsp olive oil $0.04
approx. 2 cups all-purpose flour $0.29
3/4 tsp salt $0.05
10 cranks fresh cracked pepper $0.03

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, olive oil, egg, salt, and freshly cracked pepper.
Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until it forms a soft sticky dough (about 1.5 cups)
Begin boiling a large pot of water. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead in about another 1/2 cup of flour or until the dough no longer sticks to your hands. The dough should still be very soft in texture.
Divide the dough into six pieces. Roll each piece out into a rope about 1 inch thick. Cut the rope into 1 inch sections. If desired, roll each piece of dough on the back of a fork to give it a ridged texture.
When the water is boiling vigorously, drop the dough pieces into the water. As the gnocchi boil they will begin to rise to the surface. Once all of them are floating on top, let them boil for about 30 seconds to one minute more to ensure thorough cooking. Drain in a colander.
Top drained gnocchi with your favorite sauce or garlic butter, salt, and pepper. Enjoy!