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Gnocchetti Sardi
How to make Gnocchetti Sardi also known as Malloreddus, a small ridged pasta shape from Sardinia. This shape is super easy to make made with a 2 ingredient semolina pasta dough and uses a gnocchi board or basic kitchen fork to make the ridges.
Prep Time
30 mins
Resting time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings (makes 1 pound/450g)
Calories: 254 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 300 g Semola Rimacinata semolina flour (2 cups)*see notes
- 150 ml hot water (⅔ cup)
Instructions
- Put the semola flour in a large mixing bowl or in a pile on a clean work surface and make a well in the middle.
- Add the water then slowly incorporate the flour using a fork. Once a rough dough has formed, knead it for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap (cling film) and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
- Once rested, cut the dough into quarters. On a clean work surface with no flour (important) roll one quarter into a long rope shape about ½ inch thick (make sure to keep the rest of the dough covered in plastic wrap so it doesn’t dry out).
- Cut the rope into small rectangles (about ½ inch wide). To shape the gnocchietti sardi, place one cut piece of dough on a ridged gnocchi board and roll it away from you using the side of your thumb. If you don’t have a gnocchi board you can also use the back of a fork.
- Repeat with the remaining dough. Once you've shaped the gnocchetti make sure they are lying on a surface dusted with semola so they don't stick.
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How to cook them
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cavatelli for around 3-4 minutes. Check one to see if it’s ready (they will be chewier than egg pasta).
- Toss them with your desired pasta sauce and serve.
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How to store them (refrigerator and freezer)
- If you’ll be using them soon you can store them in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make sure they are dusted with flour and in an even layer.
- To freeze them, lay them on a tray in an even layer and freeze. Once frozen, transfer them into a freezer bag to save space. Boil them straight from frozen then add to sauce (they’ll take a few minutes longer).
Notes
- *Measuring in cups - if you're using cups to measure the semola flour you must spoon the flour into the cup and then level it off with a knife. If you scoop the flour you'll end up with far too much flour and the recipe won't work.
- Using a kitchen scale - if using a kitchen scale you can easily adjust the amount of pasta you make. ALways use half the amount of water to flour (e.g 300g flour 150ml water). Note: This does not work the same for cups as that measures in volume!
Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (makes 1 pound/450g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
Protein | 10g | 20% |
Fat | 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.