Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

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Ricotta Gnocchi
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, whip the ricotta to break up the curds. Add the egg and stir until evenly combined. Add the grated cheese and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  2. Pour flour onto a large plate or shallow pie dish. As if you were making chocolate chip cookies, use a teaspoon to form oval shape gnocchi and drop into flour. Do not let the formed gnocchi touch each other or they'll stick together.
  3. Working in batches of six, coat gnocchi lightly with flour by rolling the plate. Dust flour off gnocchi and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat. Refrigerate two hours or until gnocchi are firm. You can refrigerate overnight but fresh gnocchi is best eaten the day it's prepared. Drop gnocchi into salted boiling water. Adjust heat to a simmer. When gnocchi floats to the top and is slightly firm to the touch, about 3-4 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon.
  4. Serving suggestion: melted butter, peas and sage or a lean pasta topping of your choice, such as tomato sauce with basil and a shaving or two of parmesan cheese.
  5. Ricotta Cheese:
  6. In a heavy-bottomed pot, slowly bring the milk and the lemon juice to 200 degrees F. Remove from heat and cover. Place in a spot where the temperature will remain uniform (we suggest an unheated oven).
  7. After 6 hours, strain the curds and whey through cheesecloth. Tie the corners of the cloth to form a bag and hang it to drain overnight.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.35 Kcal (1157 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.89 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.99g 18%
Cholesterol 76.52mg 26%
Sodium 637.9mg 27%
Potassium 615.46mg 13%
Total Carbs 19.58g 7%
Sugars 16.69g 67%
Dietary Fiber 0.01g 0%
Protein 20.9g 42%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 612.1mg 61%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 64.95 Kcal (272 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.82g 18%
Cholesterol 17.98mg 26%
Sodium 149.93mg 27%
Potassium 144.66mg 13%
Total Carbs 4.6g 7%
Sugars 3.92g 67%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 4.91g 42%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 143.9mg 61%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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