Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi

Nellie Kerrison

August 23, 2023

Recipes, Main Dishes, Pasta Recipes and noodles and pizza, Vegetarian

A delicious ricotta gnocchi recipe for you to enjoy. Ricotta gnocchi is much quicker to make than potato gnocchi. It is so delicious and achievable even on busy weeknights. What a treat!

Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi

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Today, we’re diving into the heartwarming realm of delicious ricotta gnocchi. If you’re looking for a twist on tradition, something that’s as convenient as it is delightful, then this is the recipe you’ve been waiting for.

Texture Temptations:

Imagine delicate pillows of pasta that practically melt in your mouth. That’s the magic of ricotta gnocchi. Unlike its more well-known counterpart, potato gnocchi, ricotta gnocchi possesses a pillowy softness that’s unmatched. The ricotta imparts a creaminess that creates a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth experience with every bite.

Flavor Fusion:

When it comes to flavour, ricotta gnocchi takes the spotlight with its mild and slightly sweet taste. The ricotta cheese infuses the dough with a richness that’s subtly indulgent. Whether you opt for a classic tomato sauce or perhaps a creamy Alfredo or glorious pesto, each forkful is such a treat and a wonderful combination of texture and taste.

Time and Convenience:

Time and convenience are the two factors that can make or break a meal, especially on busy days.

I absolutely adore traditional potato gnocchi, but it does demand a little more patience and skill and is something I might save more for weekends in the kitchen.

This delicious ricotta gnocchi, however, offers a quicker route to midweek dinner satisfaction. With ricotta as its base, there’s no need for much prep work.

The dough comes together effortlessly, and forming the gnocchi is a breeze. A little rolling, a gentle shaping, and voilà! Your ricotta gnocchi is ready to take a quick dip in a pot of boiling water before making their way to your plate.

A little heads up if you want to master potato gnocchi also with me:

At Relish Mama, we also offer in-person ‘Lear One Skill’ classes, and one of the themes is sublime potato gnocchi. We have one tomorrow night (Thursday, 24th of August 2023) . I will be sharing my recipe as well as my kitchen & table with others for a special potato gnocchi night. This will be the last of our in-person ‘learn one skill’ nights for a little while as we prepare for Tuscany.

There are still a few places, and I would love to share this very special class & time with you. Thursday, 23rd of August, 6.30-8 pm at Relish Mama. These classes are as much about connection and nourishing ourselves as they are about cooking. Click here to learn more or to book.

What to serve this with:

Whether you opt for a classic tomato sauce (try this easy one here from the Relish Mama archives) or perhaps a creamy Alfredo or glorious pesto, each forkful is such a treat and a wonderful combination of texture and taste.

And don’t forget the parmesan. Its nutty undertones elevate the dish, adding depth and an irresistible umami.

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Nellie

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Delicious Ricotta Gnocchi

An impressive yet simple dinner. Ricotta Gnocchi is also one of the easiest recipes to know and have in your ‘toolkit’.

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Course: Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 457kcal

Author: Nellie Kerrison | Relish Mama

Cost: 10

Equipment

1 cooks bowl
1 Pasta pot
1 kitchen board

Ingredients

500 g ricotta cheese fresh, mashed with a fork
75 g parmesan cheese
2 egg yolks lightly beaten
½ teaspoon nutmeg. freshly grated or ground
150-200 g 00 pasta flour pasta flour, plus extra for dusting
Your choice of pasta sauce to serve – There is this simple pasta sauce on my website and I will link it above. Alternatively a sage & butter sauce or a fabulous pesto work beautifully.
Fresh basil leaves or Italian parsley leaves, to serve optional

Instructions

Bring a pot water to the boil in readiness to cook the gnocchi.
For the gnocchi, place ricotta, parmesan, egg yolks, nutmeg and 2/3 of the flour. Add the salt and pepper.
Use your hands to mix to form a soft dough. Add the remaining flour if required. The dough should be very soft & it should only just hold together.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and cut into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a sausage shape approx. 1.5-2 cm in diameter. Dust the bench with a little flour or semolina, as required.
Cut each roll into 2 cm lengths. Handle gently as they will be fragile.
The pot temperature should be reduced so it is a gentle rolling boil.
Carefully lower about a third of the gnocchi pieces (a few at a time so you don’t knock too much of the water temp out). After 2-3 minutes, they will rise to the surface. Lift these out using a slotted spoon.
Gently transfer cooked gnocchi to the pan holding your sauce and then stir over a low heat until coated and warmed through. Divide among bowls and then serve with extra parmesan.
Fresh basil leaves or Italian parsley leaves, to serve – optional.