RICOTTA DUMPLINGS WITH BUTTERED PEAS AND ASPARAGUS

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These dumplings are a way to get the satisfaction of making your own pasta without having to make your own pasta. This recipe doesn't require you to drain the ricotta, but if you notice that yours is especially wet, you may want to add a tablespoon or two more of flour to make sure the dough stays together. It should be like a very wet biscuit dough (and not pourable or soupy). As for the vegetables, this dish is a truly excellent canvas for anything seasonal (asparagus and peas in the spring, cherry tomatoes in the summer, mushrooms in the fall, squash in the winter), so adjust as you like.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups whole-milk ricotta
2 large eggs
Kosher salt and black pepper
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
1 large leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 bunch asparagus, woody ends removed, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups shelled fresh or frozen peas
3 cups pea shoots or leaves, thick stems removed
1/4 cup parsley or mint leaves, for serving
Parmesan or pecorino, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Combine ricotta and eggs in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and, using a large wooden or metal spoon, gently mix in the flour, taking care not to overmix (which could result in tough dumplings).
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks have softened completely and are starting to pick up some color, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add asparagus and peas to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until asparagus is just tender and bright green, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on its thickness. Remove from heat while you cook the dumplings.
  • When the water is at a nice steady boil, drop the ricotta mixture into the pot by the heaping spoonful. (The dumplings will expand in the water, so make them slightly smaller than you'd like them to end up.) Be careful not to crowd the pot; cook the dumplings in batches if need be.
  • Once the dumplings rise to the top, let them boil until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. (You can always pull one out and cut it in half to test its doneness; the texture will go from dense and doughy to light and pillowy.)
  • As the dumplings finish cooking, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the skillet with the peas and asparagus. Once they're all in there, give everything a quick toss over medium heat just to evenly coat the dumplings in the buttery sauce. Add pea shoots and toss just to wilt slightly.
  • Transfer to a large serving bowl or platter and top with parsley, cheese and more olive oil, if you like.

Saeeda Anwar
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Overall, I thought these dumplings were pretty good. They were easy to make and turned out well. I would definitely make them again, but I might adjust the recipe a bit to suit my taste.


Samasad Khan
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These dumplings were a bit of a disappointment. The ricotta filling was too dry and the sauce was too bland. I think I would need to adjust the recipe quite a bit to make it to my liking.


Nantume Faridah
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I thought these dumplings were just okay. The ricotta filling was a bit bland and the sauce was a bit too creamy for my taste. I think I would prefer a more savory filling and a lighter sauce next time.


Bibek Mandal
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These dumplings were delicious! The ricotta filling was light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. Definitely recommend!


Junior Hangula
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These dumplings were a bit too heavy for my taste. The ricotta filling was a bit too dense and the sauce was a bit too rich. I think I would prefer a lighter filling and a more delicate sauce next time.


Awsis zahoor Awsis
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I really enjoyed these dumplings! They were light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal. Definitely recommend!


Feelings kiawen
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These dumplings were a bit of a disappointment. The ricotta filling was too dry and the sauce was too bland. I think I would need to adjust the recipe quite a bit to make it to my liking.


Square capital loan
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I thought these dumplings were just okay. The ricotta filling was a bit bland and the sauce was a bit too creamy for my taste. I think I would prefer a more savory filling and a lighter sauce next time.


Julia Bopp
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These dumplings were delicious! The ricotta filling was light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. Definitely recommend!


Kevin Stewart
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These dumplings were a bit too heavy for my taste. The ricotta filling was a bit too dense and the sauce was a bit too rich. I think I would prefer a lighter filling and a more delicate sauce next time.


Oluwadamilare Michael
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I really enjoyed these dumplings! They were light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal. Definitely recommend!


Ishan Shrestha
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These dumplings were a bit of a disappointment. The ricotta filling was too dry and the sauce was too bland. I think I would need to adjust the recipe quite a bit to make it to my liking.


Kolom Mondol
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I thought these dumplings were just okay. The ricotta filling was a bit bland and the sauce was a bit too creamy for my taste. I think I would prefer a more savory filling and a lighter sauce next time.


Goafor Javad
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These dumplings were easy to make and turned out great! The ricotta filling was light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal. Definitely recommend!


Noris Paz
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I love ricotta dumplings, and this recipe did not disappoint! The dumplings were so soft and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again


Mahedi Hasan Akash
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These dumplings were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it! They were so light and fluffy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served them with roasted vegetables and they were a perfect meal. Definitely recommend!


Mayor Crush
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The dumplings were incredibly flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family. Will definitely be making this again


Virginia Whatley
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These ricotta dumplings were a delightful surprise! The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. The asparagus and peas added a nice pop of color and freshness. I will definitely be making this dis