Ricotta Gnocchi
This recipe for ricotta gnocchi will make you feel like a true Italian cook! They are super easy, and so delicious! Soft and fluffy pillows of perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk ricotta - (one 15 oz. container)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- On a baking sheet, lay out paper towels and place ricotta cheese on top of paper towels, spreading it out into an even layer.
- Place more paper towels on top of the ricotta cheese and press down firmly on towels to get excess moisture out.
- Transfer ricotta cheese to a large bowl. Add egg yolks to ricotta and mix just until combined.
- Add in flour, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Avoid over mixing.
- Your dough may be a bit moist. If so, add a few more tablespoons of flour until it's not sticky.
- Using your hands, take dough out of bowl and form into a big dough ball on flat surface. You may have to lightly flour surface.
- Press dough ball out a little so its not so round, and slice dough ball into fours.
- Roll each section out into a 3/4-inch wide log. With a sharp knife, cut off bit sized pieces.
- Place gnocchi into large bowl and dust with flour to coat lightly so they don't stick.
- Bring a large pot with salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they all float to the top.
- Enjoy with your sauce of choice!