Name: Ricotta Gnocchi with Creamy Sage Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 200g ricotta cheese; 200g all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp white wine

Ricotta Gnocchi with Creamy Sage Sauce

Light and fluffy gnocchi made with ricotta, served with a rich sage and cream sauce.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large bowl, mix ricotta, flour, egg, salt, nutmeg, and Parmesan until a dough forms.
Knead the dough until smooth and then roll into 1-inch balls.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi for 2-3 minutes until they float.
In a separate pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add heavy cream, sage, and white wine, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.
Drain the cooked gnocchi and toss them in the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional sage leaves.