Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi
Chef Tyler
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Category
Pasta & Grains
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
2-4
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Hey pasta enthusiasts, Chef Tyler here! Indulge in the creamy comfort of Lemon Ricotta Gnocchi. We'll blend ricotta cheese and lemon zest into pillowy gnocchi, boiled until they float to perfection. Tossed in a light, buttery sauce with fresh herbs and Parmesan cheese, every bite bursts with citrusy freshness and velvety richness. Treat yourself to a dish that's both elegant and comforting—a true taste of Italy!🍋
Ingredients
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12 ounces whole-milk ricotta
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3 egg yolks
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1 ounce Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon
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1 packet S&P Seasoning
- 1¼ cup 00 Flour
- (Reserve ¼ cup for bench flour)
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3 ounces unsalted butter
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8-10 sage leaves
- 1 jar Truffle Carpaccio
- Large pot with a lid
- Kitchen towel
- Medium mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- ¼ cup measure
- Sheet tray
- Parchment paper or foil
- Large cutting board
- Knife or bench scraper
- Large pan
- Box cheese grater
- Slotted spoon
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S&P Seasoning
- Fork
MISE EN PLACE 🔪
Directions
PREP 🥒
Line a sheet tray with parchment paper or foil and set aside. Fill a large pot with water, leaving about 1 inch of room from the top. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Meanwhile, remove the ricotta from its packaging and set on your kitchen towel. Lightly press down to remove its excess moisture.
In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained ricotta, egg yolks, and a pinch of S&P Seasoning. Grate in the parmesan and zest of 1 lemon and use a wooden spoon to stir until combined.
- Set aside ¼ cup of 00 flour for your “bench flour.”
- Slowly incorporate the remaining 1 cup flour into the mixture until the consistency resembles Play-Doh.
- Use your bench flour to lightly dust your work surface, hands, and lined sheet tray.
- Transfer the dough to the dusted work surface and form into a disc.
- Use a knife or bench scraper to cut the disc into 6 even wedges. Roll each wedge into a ¾” thick rope. Cut each rope into knuckle-sized pieces that resemble small pillows. Repeat with the remaining dough, transferring the gnocchi onto the prepared sheet tray.
HOW TO COOK 🍳
In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it’s golden brown. Add the sage leaves and a pinch of S&P Seasoning. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Add a pinch of S&P Seasoning to the boiling water and blanch the gnocchi until they float, about 1-2 minutes.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to the large pan with the brown butter sage sauce. Toss with the Truffle Carpaccio and fresh lemon juice.
Plate attractively with the sage leaves. Sprinkle lightly with S&P Seasoning to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy!