Name: Easy Ricotta Gnocchi
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 750 g ricotta; 3/4 cup reggiano parmigiano cheese; 1 1/2 cup plain flour; 2 tsp salt; 2 egg yolks

by VictoriaH Last updated on 07/09/2019

Easy, fluffy pillows of gnocchi. There really is no excuse for buying store bought gnocchi when this recipe is so easy. Once you have made it a couple of times it is a breeze. - VictoriaH

Ingredients

750 g ricotta
3/4 cup reggiano parmigiano cheese
1 1/2 cup plain flour
2 tsp salt
2 egg yolks

Method

Step 1

Combine all ingredients, except ¾ cup of the flour, in a large bowl. Mix together by hand until it forms a ball.
Step 2

Place dough on a board or benchtop sprinkled with the extra flour and lightly knead until no longer sticky. Do not over-knead.
Step 3

Break into handful portions and roll into sausage shapes. Cut into 1.5 cm pieces. Press with a fork if desired.
Step 4

Spread onto a tray sprinkled with flour and refrigerate 15-30 minutes.
Step 5

In the meantime, boil a large pot of water.
Step 6

Cook gnocchi in boiling water and remove as soon as they float to the top.
Step 7

Serve with sauce of choice.