CHEF JOHN'S BASIL RICOTTA GNOCCHI
Steps:
- Briefly blanch basil leaves in simmering water, about 20 seconds. Transfer immediately to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking. Drain on towels.
- Place basil in bowl of a blender. Add eggs. Blend until basil is blended in and mixture achieves an even green color with flecks of basil.
- Place ricotta in a mixing bowl. Add basil/egg mixture, salt, cayenne, Parmesan cheese, and flour. Thoroughly mix together using a spatula; whisk mixture to ensure ingredient are evenly blended.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled and firm, about 2 hours.
- Scoop out a small portion of dough using a teaspoon. Using a second spoon, shape into a rounded oval. Repeat until you have enough gnocchi for a batch, about 6 or so.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer. To check seasoning, cook a test piece of dough in salted water. Add more salt if needed.
- Drop shaped gnocchi in batches into pot as you form them. After a minute or so they will rise to the surface. Continue simmering until they spring back to the touch when you remove one from the water to test it, 2 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon to cool. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Optional step: Melt butter in a skillet until bubbling. Add cooked gnocchi and brown on each side.
- Serve with a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of the butter from the pan.
- Note: My fancy basket ricotta tends to be low-moisture, so if you're using the much wetter supermarket brands, be sure to drain in a strainer in the fridge for a few hours to allow the excess water to drip out.
- Note: You can serve those with any of your favorite pasta sauces for a main dish, or served "as is," they make a stellar side dish or first course.
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Edwin Hernandez
[email protected]I made these gnocchi for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were so delicious and they looked very impressive. I will definitely be making these again.
Sophia Sorto
[email protected]These gnocchi were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Moha Qeys
[email protected]I've made these gnocchi several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of ricotta cheese and basil. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jason Huskey
[email protected]These gnocchi were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dough. Other than that, they were perfect.
Brittney Warren
[email protected]I made these gnocchi last night and they were a hit! My whole family loved them. The ricotta cheese makes them so light and fluffy, and the basil adds a nice fresh flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]These gnocchi were amazing! I've never had homemade gnocchi before, and they were so much better than I expected. The texture was perfect, and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Selena Thorne
[email protected]I made these gnocchi for a dinner party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were so delicious and they looked very impressive. I will definitely be making these again.
254 Kenya
[email protected]These gnocchi were a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Bristy Khan
[email protected]I've made these gnocchi several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of ricotta cheese and basil. I highly recommend this recipe.
hikmat himat
[email protected]These gnocchi were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the dough. Other than that, they were perfect.
Lori Steele
[email protected]I made these gnocchi last night and they were a hit! My whole family loved them. The ricotta cheese makes them so light and fluffy, and the basil adds a nice fresh flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Ahmed Munaf
[email protected]These gnocchi were amazing! I've never had homemade gnocchi before, and they were so much better than I expected. The texture was perfect, and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.