Ricotta Dumplings with Mushroom Sauce
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups sliced mushrooms (about 10 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry vermouth
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese (about 7 1/2 ounces)
- 2 eggs, separated
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh chives
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and lemon juice and saute until mushrooms are brown, about 6 minutes.
- Add dry vermouth.
- Boil 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
- Set aside.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.)
- Blend ricotta, yolks and 1 tablespoon Parmesan in processor.
- Add flour and process until smooth.
- Transfer mixture to large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- In medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
- Fold whites into ricotta mixture in 2 additions.
- Fold in breadcrumbs.
- Pour water into heavy large skillet to depth of 2 inches.
- Bring to simmer over medium heat.
- Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into water.
- Cover and cook 3 minutes.
- Turn dumplings over, cover pan and cook 3 minutes longer.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer dumplings to paper towels and drain.
- Bring mushroom sauce to simmer.
- Add 6 tablespoons butter and stir just until melted.
- Place dumplings on platter and spoon sauce over.
- Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and chives.
olive oil, mushrooms, lemon juice, fresh ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, flour, fresh white breadcrumbs, butter, parmesan cheese, fresh chives
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/ricotta-dumplings-with-mushroom-sauce-2689 (may not work)