Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

Light, pillowy, and oh-so-satisfying — this simple gnocchi recipe comes together in minutes and tastes like an Italian Sunday dinner any day of the week!

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 egg

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• 2 oz Pecorino Romano cheese (about 1 cup), very finely grated — plus extra for serving

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, ricotta, egg, salt, and Pecorino Romano. Mix until a soft dough forms.

2. Divide the dough into four equal pieces.

3. Roll each piece into a long rope (or “snake”) about ½ inch thick.

4. Cut into ¼-inch pieces and lightly pinch each one to give that classic gnocchi shape.

5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and drop in the gnocchi.

6. When they float to the top, they’re done! (This takes just a minute or two.)

7. Scoop them out and toss immediately in your favorite sauce — marinara, pesto, or browned butter with sage.

8. Finish with a sprinkle of Pecorino Romano and enjoy every bite!

Buon appetito!

Simple, rustic, and impossibly delicious — proof that the best Italian food comes from the heart (and just a handful of ingredients).

Chef Kim “Kim Cooks” Leo teaching the art of gnocchi.

Chef Kim “Kim Cooks” Leo teaching the art of gnocchi.