Homemade gnocchi is one of those things that I’ve always just assumed is just too much effort to be bothered with, but it turns out I couldn’t have been more wrong! This ricotta gnocchi is deceptively simple to make, super delicious and you can even make a big batch and freeze some, so you can have ricotta gnocchi on hand whenever you feel like!
Given the gnocchi is rich enough as it is I decided to keep it super simple and serve it up with just a burnt butter & sage sauce and some oven roasted tomatoes which worked perfectly. Delicious pillows of ricotta gnocchi, what more could you ask for?!
Ingredients List
For the Ricotta Gnocchi
- 1 1/2 cups of plain flour (or half plain and half wholemeal)
- 1 cup grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative hard-cheese)
- Zest of a lemon
- 500g fresh ricotta
- 2 eggs
For the Sauce
- Punnet of cherry tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4tbs butter
- 1tbs fresh sage
Steps
For the Ricotta Gnocchi
- Combine the flour, parmesan and lemon zest and combine to evenly distribute
- Make a well in the centre and add the ricotta and eggs and fold through to combine into a dough
- Move the dough onto a floured work bench and use your hands to bring it together and form a square. Cut it into 4 even strips
- Roll out each strip into ropes, roughly 2cm thick then cut into small pieces. Place the gnocchi on a lined, lightly floured tray and toss gently, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours
- When ready to cook, add the ricotta gnocchi to a saucepan of salted, boiling water and cook until they begin to float. Remove them as they come to the surface and set aside
For the Sauce
- Preheat oven to 190C
- Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves on a tray and roast for 10-15 minutes, until the garlic has softened and the tomatoes start to split
- Place the butter in a fry pan with the sage leaves and cook until the butter starts bubbling, stirring often.
- Add the roasted garlic (squeezed from its skin) and break it up with a spoon, stirring through the butter sauce
- Add the cooked gnocchi and toss through the butter sauce to coat and lightly fry the outside of the gnocchi
- Serve into bowls and toss through the roasted tomatoes
- Enjoy!
See, I told you it was easy! If you want to freeze some of the ricotta gnocchi then instead of refrigerating the uncooked gnocchi just pop it in the freezer on the tray for a couple of hours until it is hardened and then transfer it to a container until you need it. To cook, just follow the same steps above, it might just take a few more minutes to float to the surface!
It’s definitely a nice change to have some delicious ricotta gnocchi in the freezer ready for a super quick mid-week meal!
Have you made homemade ricotta gnocchi before? What is your favourite sauce to serve it with?
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I Spy Plum Pie is Liz, an early 30s kiwi-born, Melbourne raised girl who is passionate about the environment and sustainability, food, exploring and learning new things. Join me on my journey to a happy, sustainable life!
Lucy @ Bake Play Smile
May 11, 2015 at 7:22 am (10 years ago)I love making gnocchi!!! So much better than the bought stuff! Ooh I’ll have to try your sauce out – I love the light and fresh flavours you’ve used.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 13, 2015 at 7:34 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Lucy! Perfect for this time of year I think!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make
May 11, 2015 at 11:02 am (10 years ago)I’ve never made my own gnocchi before but I’ve seen a couple of awesome recipes for it (including this one) over the past few days and I think I really need to give it a try!
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 13, 2015 at 7:35 pm (10 years ago)I think it’s going to be a staple in my kitchen from now on!
vegeTARAian
May 11, 2015 at 4:57 pm (10 years ago)You clever fox! I’ve never thought of making gnocchi with ricotta, I bet it’s super light and fluffy.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 13, 2015 at 7:35 pm (10 years ago)It is! And so deeeelicious!
merilyn
May 11, 2015 at 7:13 pm (10 years ago)I love ricotta and that gnocchi looks great thanks liz! … love the simple sauce too! love m:)X
I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 13, 2015 at 7:36 pm (10 years ago)A simple sauce usually wins in my books!
Vicki @ Boiled Eggs & Soldiers
May 12, 2015 at 12:47 am (10 years ago)Yum, this just looks delicious. I made a sweet potato & ricotta gnocchi the other day but I think I still need to perfect the recipe a little bit before sharing it. Home made gnocchi all the way though.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 13, 2015 at 7:36 pm (10 years ago)Ooh that sounds delicious, I can’t wait to see your recipe!
Cindy
May 13, 2015 at 10:49 am (10 years ago)Yummmmmmm, so great for this time of year. I love the simple toppings.
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 13, 2015 at 7:38 pm (10 years ago)Thanks Cindy!
Dannielle @ Zamamabakes
May 14, 2015 at 10:07 pm (10 years ago)Liz this looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I really need to jump on this ricotta Gnocchi wagon, loving the idea of your simple but oh so tasty sauce.
Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays Fun.
Have a beautiful weekend.xx
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May 22, 2015 at 7:20 am (10 years ago)Jump on board, it’s an excellent wagon to be on!
Tammi @ Tea For Tammi
May 14, 2015 at 11:23 pm (10 years ago)That gnocchi, butter and sage combo is just fan-freaking-amazing! I wonder what it is about that..
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 22, 2015 at 7:20 am (10 years ago)It really is an excellent combo isn’t it!
Nicole- Champagne and Chips
May 14, 2015 at 11:25 pm (10 years ago)Ricotta gnocchi is one of my favourite things
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May 22, 2015 at 7:20 am (10 years ago)Mine too!
Clare @ Checks and Spots
May 22, 2015 at 5:52 am (10 years ago)Ohhhhh this looks so good! I’ll give it a try on the weekend. I’ve always put pasta in the ‘too hard basket’ and never tried to make it…but this looks very do-able! Thank you for the recipe
xx
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I Spy Plum Pie (admin)
May 22, 2015 at 7:23 am (10 years ago)That’s exactly how I had felt, but believe me, this is definitely do-able! xx