Creamy Ricotta Gnocchi: Easy Comfort Food for Home Cooks
A delicious recipe for creamy ricotta gnocchi that is easy to prepare and perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, egg, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough into sections and roll each into a log.
- Cut the logs into small pieces to form gnocchi.
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi until they float.
- Serve with your choice of sauce.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using herbs like basil or parsley in the dough.
- These gnocchi freeze well for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta Gnocchi, easy recipe, comfort food