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Ricotta Gnocchi

Ever wanted to try to make your own pasta but found it somewhat intimidating? We learned how to make this light, fluffy gnocchi from a chef at a restaurant in NJ - no potatoes needed!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • parsley optional

Instructions

  • Add cheeses + flour together into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Then add nutmeg with a splash of water to bind the mixture. Season with salt + pepper.
  • Add parsley and mix everything together.
  • If the mixture is too wet, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more water.*
  • Roll into logs and cut into 2-3cm pieces with a blunt table knife.
  • To shape the gnocchi, hold a fork on the table with one hand and place a gnocchi pillow onto the tines of the fork (or cavatelli board) and use your thumb to press in + down the length of the fork. This should cause your gnocchi to curl into a "C" shape, which will help it to catch sauce later on!
  • Dust with flour as needed to prevent them from sticking to each other.
  • Pop into the fridge for ~10 min to set.
  • To cook (cooked gnocchi not pictured!), add the gnocchi in a pan of salted simmering water for about 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the top. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to lift them out of the pan. Serve with sauce of choice.

Notes

  • *You can test a small piece of dough by popping it in a pan of salted boiling water--if it falls apart, add a little more flour.
  • This can be stored in the freezer for a couple months!