Gnocchi or “gnocchi” are a typical dish of Italian cuisine. On this occasion, we will learn how to prepare these rich and soft ricotta gnocchi. They are very easy to make and the best thing is that they are made in a short period of time and with few ingredients.
In Argentina, gnocchi are a classic, and can be accompanied with the sauce that we like the most. To discover how ricotta gnocchi are made, I encourage you to take note of the step by step that I share below and the ingredients. At the end of the recipe, we show very effective tricks for a perfect result!
Ingredients to make homemade ricotta gnocchi:
- 500 grams of ricotta
- 160 grams of flour 0000
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons grated cheese
- 1 teaspoon of fine salt
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
How to make homemade ricotta gnocchi:
- Before mixing the ingredients, it is advisable to drain the ricotta well, thus removing as much of the whey as possible, which means that later it is not necessary to use as much flour. This way they are also fluffier and have more ricotta flavor. In addition, it is an excellent way to optimize the ingredients and make the recipe even more economical. Then, place the ricotta cheese with the flour, eggs, grated cheese, salt and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Combine the ingredients well and mix them to form the dough for the homemade ricotta gnocchi. If necessary, knead with your hands.
- Take portions with your hands and form long and thin churroson the floured table.
- With a knife, cut the ricotta gnocchi approximately 5 cm wide.
- Give each portion the traditional gnocchi shape with the help of a fork or an individual gnocchi.
- Now that you have your ricotta gnocchi ready, the time has come to cook them. If you are not going to eat them at the moment, you can freeze them without problem. To cook them, place plenty of water, salt and a splash of oil in a pot. When it starts to boil, add the gnocchi for cooking.
- Once the gnocchi rise to the surface, it means that they are ready to strain. Thus, remove them carefully to strain, drain and serve.
- This recipe for ricotta gnocchi is exquisite with a drizzle of olive oil and grated cheese, nothing more! Since the gnocchi already have a lot of flavor. However, if you want to know what sauce you can prepare to accompany them, tomato sauce is always a good option
