Ricotta gnocchi

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https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/ricotta-gnocchi
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. To make the gnocchi dough, scrape 16 oz. whole-milk fresh ricotta onto a clean flatweave towel or a double layer of paper towels; wrap up to enclose cheese or place more paper towels on top and forcefully press down on ricotta to draw out excess moisture. If you don't draw out moisture now, you'll have to add more flour later, which can make for tough dumplings. (You should now have 14–15 oz. if you’re weighing.)
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cover with lid to keep hot.
  3. Transfer ricotta to a medium bowl. Add 1 large egg, 2 large egg yolks, 2 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 tsp. Morton kosher salt, and several generous grinds of black pepper and mix well with a heatproof rubber spatula to combine. Then mix in 1/2 cup pre-grated Parmesan followed by 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour. If dough is sticky, add more flour by the tablespoonful until dough is workable - it should still feel very light and pillowy (the amount of flour you need will vary depending on the moisture level of your ricotta—it could be 1–4 Tbsp. more).
  4. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead a couple of times to bring together. Cut into 6 pieces. Roll out each piece to make a 3/4"-diameter strand, dusting with more flour as needed if dough is too sticky to work with.
  5. Using a chef’s knife or a bench scraper, cut strands into 3/4" pieces (flour your knife or scraper to make the process easier). Transfer gnocchi to prepared baking sheet (with parchment paper) as you go.
  6. Carefully slide the gnocchi into the water.
  7. Stir gnocchi occasionally. Cook until they rise to the surface and then 1 minute more. Remove and place on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
  8. Serve with your favorite sauce.

Can be formed ahead of time, placed on baking sheet, frozen, and then put into a freezer container (best if used within one month).

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