RICOTTA GNOCCHI

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Make and share this Ricotta Gnocchi recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese (or full fat if desired)
1 -1 1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
1/2 cup lowfat parmesan cheese, Grated
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups canned tomatoes, Chopped
6 fresh basil leaves, Shredded
2 garlic cloves, Minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper
1 dash red pepper flakes
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, Cut Into 1 Inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a bowl, place the ricotta, grated cheese, egg, and salt; Add 1 cup of the flour and mix.
  • Add only as much more flour as you need to create a workable dough. Be careful not to overwork.
  • Divide the dough into fist size pieces, and roll into long logs as thick as your thumb; Cut into 1 inch slices and gently place on a lightly floured baking sheet. Continue with the rest of the dough in this manner; If not using immediately, place in the refrigerator.
  • To prepare the sauce, heat the oil in a sauce pan and add the garlic cooking only until fragrant - Do not brown; Add the tomatoes, basil, and seasonings and bring to a boil; Turn down to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • To cook the gnocchi, drop into lightly salted water and remove as soon as they float to the top, after 1 or 2 minutes. Place in a warmed bowl, top with some of the tomato sauce and the mozzarella cubes and gently mix; Serve with additional sauce if desired.
  • Tip - dry the ingredients as much as you can before using, let your ricotta drain of excess water by placing it in a strainer over a bowl and leaving it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before using; this will aid in the ease of preperation of ginocchi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 83.3, Sodium 1030.2, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 22.6

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