Dazzling Herb Gnocchi With Basil Oil

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 14 cup chopped mint leaf
• 14 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
• 14 cup chopped basil leaves
• sea salt
• black pepper
• parmesan cheese
• 1 cup chopped basil leaves, extra
• 12 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• sea salt
• black pepper
• 500 g fresh ricotta cheese
• 12 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup plain all-purpose flour
• sea salt
• black pepper

1. *For the Basil Oil.
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3. To make the basil oil, place the extra basil, oil, lemon juice, Parmesan, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped.
4. Set aside.
5. *For the Herb Gnocchi.
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7. Follow the basic gnocchi recipe, adding the lemon zest, mint, parsley, basil, salt and pepper to the mixture.
8. Place the ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix well to combine.
9. Turn out the mixture on a lightly floured surface and roll into 4 15cm (6 in)long ropes.
10. Cut into 2cm (3/4 in) lengths and press lightly with the back of a fork.
11. Place in a large saucepan of salted water over high heat.
12. Bring to a boil and cook the gnocchi in batches for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
13. Remove with slotted spoon and place in serving bowls.
14. Place in a large saucepan of salted water over high heat.
15. Bring to a boil and cook the gnocchi in batches for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
16. Remove with slotted spoon and place in serving bowls.
17. *To Serve.
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19. Spoon the basil oil over the cooked gnocchi and toss to coat.
20. Top with the Parmesan cheese.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/dazzling-herb-gnocchi-with-basil-oil-243700 (may not work)