Name: Ricotta Gnocchi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 to 4
Ingredients: For the Ricotta Gnocchi:; ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling the gnocchi; 1½ cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; 1 cup ricotta cheese (I use Galbani brand whole milk ricotta); 2 large egg yolks; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling; For Serving:; 2 tablespoons Lemon-Herb Compound Butter (recipe below) or plain unsalted butter; Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; Flaky sea salt; Lemon-Herb Compound Butter (Optional):; 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, chives, or a mix); Zest of one lemon

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Total Time

25m

This ricotta gnocchi recipe creates delicious, pillowy dumplings that are simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. Tossed in a flavorful lemon-herb compound butter and finished with Parmigiano Reggiano and flaky sea salt, it's an elegant dish that's sure to impress.

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Ingredients

Servings: 2 to 4

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For The Ricotta Gnocchi

½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for boiling the gnocchi

1½ cups freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

1 cup ricotta cheese (I use Galbani brand whole milk ricotta)

2 large egg yolks

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling

For Serving

2 tablespoons Lemon-Herb Compound Butter (recipe below) or plain unsalted butter

Freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Flaky sea salt

Lemon-herb Compound Butter (optional)

1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, chives, or a mix)

Zest of one lemon

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,875kcal

93%
Fat

109g

5%
Saturated Fat

60g

3%
Carbohydrates

138g

6%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

85g

4%
Cholesterol

492mg

24%
Sodium

867mg

43%

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

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