CHEF JOHN'S BASIL RICOTTA GNOCCHI
This technique turns out beautifully light, tender gnocchi every time and are just as good, if not better, than the classic potato-based gnocchi. And much easier. Plus you can make them ahead of time and brown them in butter before serving.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Dumpling Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Briefly blanch basil leaves in simmering water, about 20 seconds. Transfer immediately to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Drain on towels. Place basil in bowl of a blender. Add eggs. Blend until basil is blended in and mixture achieves an even green color with flecks of basil.
- Place ricotta in a mixing bowl. Add basil/egg mixture, salt, cayenne, Parmesan cheese, and flour. Thoroughly mix together using a spatula; whisk mixture to ensure ingredient are evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
- Scoop out a small portion of dough using a teaspoon. Using a second spoon, shape into a rounded oval. Repeat until you have enough gnocchi for a batch, about 6 or so.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. Drop shaped gnocchi in batches into pot as you form them. After a minute or so they will rise to the surface. Continue simmering until they spring back to the touch when you remove one from the water to test it, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Optional step: Melt butter in a skillet until bubbling. Add cooked gnocchi and brown on each side. Serve with a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of the butter from the pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 905.5 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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Edith Ford (Baba)
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The gnocchi were perfect.
Thomas Bray
[email protected]I love the flavor of these gnocchi. They're so unique and delicious.
Tydarrious Williams
[email protected]These gnocchi were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Ushara Amarasinghe
[email protected]I was looking for a new gnocchi recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. It's easy to follow and the gnocchi turned out great!
Carrie Jernigan
[email protected]These gnocchi were a big hit with my family. They're so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing.
Javed Ansari
[email protected]I love this recipe! The gnocchi are so easy to make, and they always turn out perfect.
Jubaber Ahmed
[email protected]These gnocchi were amazing! I've never had homemade gnocchi before, and I was really impressed.
Renee Vance Parry
[email protected]Delicious! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucinda Loftus
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the gnocchi turned out great! I love the basil and ricotta flavor.
Khalil Ahmed Langou
[email protected]These gnocchi were a hit! My family loved them. They were so soft and pillowy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Nkrumah Maxwell
[email protected]I was looking for a new gnocchi recipe to try, and I'm so glad I found this one. The gnocchi were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly. I love the combination of basil and ricotta, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making th
Hannan Poro Tv
[email protected]These gnocchi were amazing! I've never had homemade gnocchi before, and I was really impressed. They were so light and pillowy, and the basil and ricotta flavors really shone through. I served them with a simple tomato sauce, and they were perfect.
Nicola Walters
[email protected]Chef John's basil ricotta gnocchi was an absolute delight! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, with a delicate flavor of basil and ricotta. The sauce was simple but flavorful, and the combination of flavors was perfect.