Description

This fresh made gnocchi is made from ricotta cheese instead of potatoes. Toss with your favorite sauce and serve or freeze them.

Ingredients

• 1  Pound(s) Ricotta Cheese, whole milk
1
• 1  Each Egg
2
• ½ one_half Tea Spoon(s) Freshly Ground Nutmeg
3
• 1  Pinch Salt
4
• 1  Pinch Pepper
5
• 1  Table Spoon(s) Parsley, chopped finely
6
• 2  Cup(s) Flour
7

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, mix together ricotta, egg, nutmeg, salt, pepper and parsley
2. Using your hands, mix in flour a little bit at a time
3. Remove from bowl and place on a flat floured surface
4. Kneed with your hands
5. Once you have reached the right consistency, place back in a bowl, cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour
6. Sprinkle dough with a little bit of flour and using a dough cutter, cut into 3 ounce portions
7. Using your hands, roll each portion out to form an even rope shape
8. Cut into 1" pieces
9. Sprinkle flour on a baking sheet and place gnocchi on the sheet
10. Roll each piece down a form to make lines (optional)
11. Place in salted boiling water for 2 minutes to cook
12. Make sure to stir so they don't stick to the bottom of the pot
13. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!