Ricota ñoquis: Super light recipe!

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening, or whenever you're reading this post, my dear internet friends! How are you? Today I'm bringing you a recipe for ricotta gnocchi that's super easy to make and so, so delicious!

In addition to being made with very few ingredients, they are much lighter than potato gnocchi and do not fall apart during cooking.

About ricotta gnocchi

Something to keep in mind about this ricotta gnocchi recipe: the amount of flour used will depend directly on the moisture content of the ricotta, the size of the egg, and other factors. The amount I used in this recipe is what I usually use; it may need a little more or a little less. Add the flour little by little.

You'll know the ricotta gnocchi are ready to put together when the dough doesn't stick to your fingers. It'll be a rustic dough, thanks to the ricotta. But it's so, so delicious! I also offer gluten-free gnocchi if you want to treat someone who can't eat flour or just want to try something different.

Millet is a gluten-free grain and easy to digest, making these gnocchi ideal for people with gluten intolerances. For the ricotta and millet gnocchi, everything is already cooked, so once we make them, we won't have to boil them. A great option is to bake them in the oven with a tomato and cheese sauce.

Another option is to sauté it in a pan with various vegetables, and then top it with some toasted nuts when serving. Mmm, how delicious! Are you up for trying these recipes?

A sauce to accompany ricotta gnocchi

I'm bringing you a very tasty and simple sauce that will serve as a great accompaniment to your gnocchi. I thought of a sauce that we don't have the recipe for yet and that isn't just more of the same old stuff. Besides being able to make it in two seconds, since we've already been making dough balls for an hour, at least the sauce that accompanies the ricotta gnocchi should be quick!

This sauce is flourless, so you can use it if you're making gluten-free gnocchi! You'll need: 120g of Gorgonzola, Roquefort, or blue cheese, 150ml of milk, pepper, and a handful of walnuts.

And now? Well, now it's very simple! We melt the cheese we've chosen in a double boiler with the milk. You can also melt it in the microwave.

Once it's well dissolved, process it with a hand blender, or mixer, whatever you call it. This is when you taste it to see if you need to add salt... It depends on the salt content of the cheese you used. Add pepper to taste, and that's it!

Once you've made them, set them aside until you're ready to make the ricotta gnocchi. As soon as they're ready, immediately place them in a pan with the cheese sauce and sauté for a couple of minutes. When serving, sprinkle the chopped walnuts on top, and wow, my friends, you'll never know what it's like!

Have you tried ricotta gnocchi before? Do you have any other ways to make them? I'll read them!

I hope you enjoy the recipe friends, big hug!!

Yields: 4 portions

Ingredients for ricotta gnocchi

It is prepared with very few ingredients

• 500 gr of ricotta
• 1 egg
• 225 g of 0000 flour
• Salt
• Pepper
• Nutmeg

Step by step

1. Before using the ricotta, drain it to remove any excess whey and make sure it's as dry as possible. Place it in a bowl and add the egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well.
2. Once well mixed, add the flour. The dough will be soft, but it can form a ball. Knead for a few minutes and cover with a towel. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
3. Sprinkle the counter with flour and form the gnocchi.
4. Let the prepared gnocchi air for approximately 20 minutes. Cook in boiling water until they begin to float.
5. Accompany with sauce or a drizzle of olive oil!

Gluten-free option: millet and ricotta gnocchi

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked millet
• 2 1/2 cups of water
• 4 tablespoons of ricotta
• 2 tablespoons of grated cheese
• Salt
• Pepper
• Nutmeg

Step by step

1. Cooking the millet: Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it reaches a boil, add the millet and reduce the heat to low until it's cooked through. Let it cool.
2. Once you can handle it with your hands, add the ricotta, cheese, and season.
3. Combine the ingredients and form a bun.
4. Form the gnocchi into a round shape using a spoon or your hands.
5. Once ready, place them in a baking dish and gratinate with some sauce and cheese!