Ricotta Gnocchi Gratin
- 1 1/2 pounds ricotta cheese
- 2/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 6 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
- One 4 ounce piece of pancetta, finely chopped
- 1 stick plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 30 sage leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, mix the ricotta with the 2/3 cup of Parmigiano, the whole egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, nutmeg, 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper at medium speed until blended.
- With the machine on low, gradually add the 1 1/4 cups of flour until incorporated.
- Beat at medium speed until a tacky dough forms, about 1 minute.
- Scrape the dough out onto a floured work surface and pat into a mass.
- Dust the top with flour, then wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper and dust with flour.
- On a floured surface, cut the dough into 4 pieces; gently roll each into a 3/4-inch-thick rope.
- Cut the ropes into 1-inch lengths and transfer to the baking sheet.
- Grease a large rimmed baking sheet with oil.
- In a large pot of simmering salted water, cook one-third of the gnocchi over moderate heat until they rise to the surface, then cook for 2 minutes longer.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining gnocchi.
- Preheat the oven to 200.
- In a large skillet, cook one-third of the pancetta in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the fat is rendered but the pancetta is not crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of the butter and cook, stirring, until it just starts to brown and smell nutty, about 3 minutes.
- Add 10 sage leaves; cook until crisp, 20 seconds.
- Add one-third of the gnocchi and cook, undisturbed, until golden on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using a metal spatula, flip the gnocchi and cook until browned, about 2 minutes longer.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of the lemon juice and a pinch of the orange zest; season with salt and pepper.
- Using a spatula or slotted spoon, transfer the gnocchi, pancetta and sage to a large ovenproof serving dish.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet over the gnocchi; keep warm in the oven.
- Pour off the remaining fat from the skillet.
- Repeat the whole process 2 more times.
- Sprinkle Parmesan over the gnocchi and serve.
ricotta cheese, cheese, egg, lemon juice, nutmeg, kosher salt, pepper, flour, extravirgin olive oil, pancetta, butter, sage, orange zest
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ricotta-gnocchi-gratin (may not work)