Ricotta Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 4 cups Wisconsin ricotta cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 cups flour
  

Instructions

1. Bring large kettle of salted water to a simmer. Mix ricotta, eggs, nutmeg, salt, zest and pepper in large bowl.
2. Add flour, stirring to make a wet dough.
3. Working in batches, spoon teaspoon-size shaped gnocchi and poach in simmering water. Cook until gnocchi float, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon.
4. Serve immediately, or brown in butter if desired.
5. Serve with sautéed spinach or your favorite bitter green.

Servings: 6

By Chef Jonathan Hunter

the Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Marketing Board