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Classic Italian Ricotta Gnocchi

Homemade gnocchi made with ricotta cheese, flour, and egg, served with a simple tomato sauce.

35 minutes4 servings
Classic Italian Ricotta Gnocchi
Photo: Paoletta S. · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, combine ricotta, flour, egg, salt, nutmeg, and Parmesan.
  2. Knead the mixture until it forms a smooth dough.
  3. Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and press each with a fork to create ridges.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and gently drop the gnocchi into the water.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the gnocchi float to the surface.
  6. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  7. Add cherry tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in basil leaves and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Serve the cooked gnocchi in the tomato sauce.

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