CRANBERRY RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE

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How do you make gnocchi as light as air? Just work quickly, handling the dough as little as possible; puffy pasta pillows will result.-Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
4 quarts water
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop 1/4 cup cranberries. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and chopped cranberries; mix until blended. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 3/4-in.-thick rope; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork., In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm., In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat 5 minutes. Add sage; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until butter is golden brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in the walnuts, white pepper, remaining cranberries and salt. Add gnocchi; stir gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 30g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Jesus Suarez
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This dish was easy to make and very impressive. I served it to my friends and they all loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Samson Adebori
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Adwoa Fresh
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think it would be better with a lighter sauce.


Hasmi Bhai
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the gnocchi and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali gul Awan
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This dish was easy to make and very impressive. I served it to my friends and they all loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Khoolkiddo Mbhele
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Opeyemi G. Ajibade
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This dish was a bit too heavy for my taste, but it was still very good. I think it would be better with a lighter sauce.


Inioluwa
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The gnocchi were a bit bland, but the sauce was very tasty. I would probably add more herbs and spices to the gnocchi next time.


Okoth Onyango
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The gnocchi were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Lydia Wanjira
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Raja Azad
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I especially liked the brown butter sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Byabasheija Alfred
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the gnocchi and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


SSSR Shuhag Mia
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This dish was a bit too rich for me, but my husband loved it. I think it would be better with a lighter sauce.


Jakob mashi
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The gnocchi were a bit too dense for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I would probably try a different gnocchi recipe next time.


scoot young
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This was my first time making gnocchi from scratch, and I'm so glad I chose this recipe. The gnocchi were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Sanjeev Anugumatla
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I was a bit skeptical about the ricotta gnocchi, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were surprisingly light and airy, and they held up well in the sauce. The brown butter sauce was also very tasty. Overall, a great dish.


Noman Karlo
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gnocchi are so soft and pillowy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. Highly recommend!


fredrick Joshua
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This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the gnocchi, and the adults loved the sauce. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. Definitely a keeper!


12Finga music
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Absolutely delicious! The ricotta gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the brown butter sauce was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of chopped sage to the sauce, which really took it to the next level. Will definitely be making this again!