Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana) Recipe

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Farina Dumplings (Gnocchi Alla Romana)
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 cup farina or 1 cup semolina
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 dash pepper
  • 1/4 cup margarine

Directions:

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat milk to scald. Reduce heat and slowly stir in farina, cook until thick, approximately five minutes.
  2. Remove pan from heat, stir in eggs, margarine, salt, pepper and beat until smooth. Spread mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch pan, let cool. Cover pan and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
  3. *Note* Refrigeration time for gnocchi to firm is included in the preparation time.
  4. When firm, remove from refrigerator and cut gnocchi into 1 1/2 inch squares or circles. Place them overlapping, into an ungreased baking dish. Dot tops with 1/4 cup margarine and sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown. If needed you can brown a little more under the broiler.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 491.29 Kcal (2057 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.26g 37%
Cholesterol 115.15mg 38%
Sodium 1074.03mg 45%
Potassium 393.48mg 8%
Total Carbs 44.89g 15%
Sugars 9.44g 38%
Dietary Fiber 0.89g 4%
Protein 22.75g 46%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 521.7mg 52%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 167.1 Kcal (700 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.25g 37%
Cholesterol 39.16mg 38%
Sodium 365.3mg 45%
Potassium 133.83mg 8%
Total Carbs 15.27g 15%
Sugars 3.21g 38%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 4%
Protein 7.74g 46%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 9%
Calcium 177.4mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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