EASY RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH LEMON AND THYME BUTTER

EASY RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH LEMON AND THYME BUTTER image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 3/4 oz ricotta cheese
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 C all purpose flour
1/4 C flat leaf parsley, chopped
sea salt and pepper
finely grated parmesan cheese, for serving
LEMON AND THYME BUTTER:
2 3/4 oz butter
2 tsp thyme leaves
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

LEMON AND THYME BUTTER: Place the butter, thyme, lemon zest and juice in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the butter is melted. Set aside and keep warm. GNOCCHI: Place the ricotta, parmesan, egg, flour, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine. Turn out the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 6 inch long rope. Cut into 3/4 inch lengths and press lightly with the back of a fork. Cook the gnocchi in batches in a large pot of salted, boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in serving bowls. Spoon over the lemon butter and top with extra parmesan cheese.