Ricotta Gnocchi with Summer Herbs
- Kosher salt
- 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus more for sprinkling
- Freshly ground pepper
- Snipped chives, chopped parsley and small basil leaves, for garnish
- Tie a length of thin kitchen twine tightly across a large, two-handled saucepan.
- Fill the saucepan with water and bring to a simmer.
- Add a generous pinch of salt.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the ricotta with the egg and cheese until smooth; scrape down the side of the bowl as necessary.
- Add the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt and pulse until just incorporated.
- Scrape the gnocchi dough into a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2- to 3/4-inch round tip.
- Alternatively, use a large sturdy resealable plastic bag; press the dough into a corner of the bag to remove as much air as possible, then snip off the corner to make a 1/2- to 3/4-inch opening.
- Using steady pressure and working over the pot of simmering water, pipe out 1/3 of the gnocchi dough into 3/4-inch pieces, using the twine to cut them into the saucepan.
- Simmer until the gnocchi rise to the surface, then continue simmering until theyre plumped and just cooked through, about 5 minutes total.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the gnocchi to a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet.
- Repeat with the remaining dough in 2 batches.
- Transfer the gnocchi to a platter.
- Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the lemon zest and gently toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper and toss again.
- Serve in shallow bowls, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, grated lemon zest, snipped chives, chopped parsley and small basil leaves.
- Serve right away.
kosher salt, fresh ricotta cheese, egg, freshly grated parmigianoreggiano cheese, flour, extravirgin olive oil, lemon zest, freshly ground pepper, chives
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ricotta-gnocchi-with-summer-herbs (may not work)