gnocchi/magazine

(from maude’s recipe box)

Categories: pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 # fresh ricotta
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/4 C flour PLUS more for rolling -white lily works well
  • 2 T fresh grated parmesan
  • 1/2 C chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 t nutmeg
  • salt/pepper

Directions

  1. In large bowl- mix ricotta, egg yolk, 1 C flour, parmesian, basil, nutmeg, salt/pepper

  2. MAKE A SOFT, BUT NOT STICKY DOUGH

  3. Lightly flour large baking pan

  4. Divide dough into 4 batches

  5. Roll each batch in 1 inch logs-are about 8 inches long

  6. Put on baking sheet, cover with plastic AND refrigerate 30 minutes

  7. Cut into 1 inch pieces

  8. Cook until rise in boiling water (2-3 min) plus an additional 1 minute

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