Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce

Light and pillowy ricotta dumplings served with a classic pomodoro sauce. These delicate Italian-style dumplings are made with ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan, and a touch of flour, creating a softer and more delicate alternative to traditional gnocchi.

4 servings
36 min

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces ricotta
  • 1 whole large egg
  • 1 whole large egg yolk
  • ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • ½ cup Parmesan
  • ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups Pomodoro Sauce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Mix ricotta, egg, egg yolk, pepper, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add 1/2 cup flour; stir just until combined and mixture forms a ball (mixture will be soft and moist with some bits of ricotta remaining; add more flour by the tablespoonful if it feels wet).

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Dust a rimmed baking sheet generously with flour. Using 2 large soup spoons, shape heaping tablespoonfuls of dough into football shapes; place on baking sheet and dust with more flour (you should have 30).

    15 min

  3. 3.

    Cook gnudi in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and tender, 5-6 minutes (gnudi will quickly float to surface; continue cooking or gnudi will be gummy in the center).

    6 min

  4. 4.

    Using a slotted spoon, divide gnudi among bowls. Top with Quick Pomodoro Sauce and more Parmesan.

    5 min

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