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Soft Ricotta Gnocchi

This Italian Gnocchi Recipe made with Ricotta are easier and faster to make than Potato Gnocchi. Soft simple and delicious.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 398 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2-3 pinches salt
  • 2 dashes pepper
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 6-7 leaves sage leaves

Instructions

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  1. Place the ricotta in a sieve and let drain for approximately 15 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl whisk until creamy and thick the ricotta, egg, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  3. Then add the flour and mix until almost combined, then move to a flat surface and form into a compact soft dough, remove pieces and form into a rope and cut into 3/4 inch (2 cm) pieces, roll the pieces off a fork to make ridges or leave plain.
  4. In a large pot of boiling salted water cook the gnocchi for approximately 1-2 minutes or until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the sauce and toss and serve, sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy!
SAUCE
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  1. In a large pan add the butter and sage leaves, cook on medium heat until butter has melted, cook for about 2 minutes. Add the gnocchi and toss and serve.

Notes

  • If the dough is too sticky, then add a little extra flour, although not too much because the dough should be very soft.
  • Any leftover gnocchi should be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. They will last up to three days in the fridge.
  • To freeze the gnocchi, place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer and freeze for about two hours, then transfer them to a freezer bag or an air tight container. The gnocchi will last for up to six weeks in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 398kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 126mg (42%) Sodium 559mg (23%) Potassium 133mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 813IU (16%) Calcium 282mg (28%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 398

% Daily Value*

Calories 398kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 126mg 42%
Sodium 559mg 23%
Potassium 133mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 813IU 16%
Calcium 282mg 28%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.