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Ricotta Gnocchi with Arugula Pesto and Pancetta
A different take on an old favorite. Ricotta gnocchi is perfect for your Sunday dinner. Lemony arugula and pancetta are the perfect toppings.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Gnocchi
- 2 cups ricotta
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup sifted flour
- ¼ tsp cracked pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 nutmeg a dash
- 1 Tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp lemon zest
Arugula Pesto
- 5 oz arugula chopped
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon fresh squeezed juice
- ¼ tsp pepper ground
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 1 dash cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp pancetta
Instructions
- Prepare the gnocchi:
- In a large bowl place the ricotta and using a spatula mix well to break it up a bit. Next, slowly add the Parmesan cheese and stir well to combine.
- Add in the sifted flour in small increments (¼ cup at a time) to ensure that the mixture is even.
- Finally add in the pepper, salt, nutmeg, parsley, and lemon zest. Mix well and form the dough into a ball.
- Next, place the dough on a floured surface and divide it into 4 pieces.
- working with one ball at a time, roll it out into a rope that measures about 12" x ½"
- Cut gnocchi into 1" pieces with a sharp knife, and place on a floured baking sheet.
- Using the back of a fork, press down on each individual gnocchi. This step is optional.
- Place tray in the freezer, for about 30 minutes, or until the gnocchi are completely frozen.
- Boil water in a pasta pot.
- While the water is boiling start making the sauce.
- Place arugula, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor, and blend on high until you have a thick paste. If the sauce seems too thick add another tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
- Cook the gnocchi a few at a time until they float (this indicates that they are ready).
- Cook the pancetta in a skillet until slightly brown, and transfer to a small plate to drain atop a paper towel.
- Finally, pour sauce over gnocchi and top with pancetta.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
230mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1045IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
6.8mg
(8%)
Calcium
313mg
(31%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 230mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1045IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 313mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.