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Gnudi (Ricotta Gnocchi)

Gnudi (Ricotta Gnocchi)

Cost $12.5, save $8

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  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $12.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetable

    • 🌿 1 pound fresh basil, stems removed

  • Dairy

    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Pantry

    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour, divided
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    • 2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
    • 🧂 2 teaspoons sea salt, or more to taste

  • Other

    • 🥚 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
    • 🍋 ½ lemon, juiced (Optional)

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add basil and cook uncovered until just wilted, about 1 minute. Immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain. Squeeze very dry and finely chop.

2

Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup flour, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add basil, white pepper, and salt; mix until gnudi mixture is well-combined.

3

Dust your hands with remaining 1/4 cup flour and form gnudi mixture into small balls.

4

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lemon juice. Boil gnudi in batches until they float to the top of the water, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

185

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 23
    Carbs
  • 6
    Fats

💡 For added flavor, experiment with different types of basil like Genovese or Amethyst.Serve gnudi with butter, pesto, or a simple fresh tomato sauce with capers and olives.Avoid overmixing the gnudi mixture to maintain their light texture.Freeze uncooked gnudi balls on a tray and store in sealed bags for future use.