RICOTTA GNOCCHI IN TOMATO SAUCE

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If you like trying out new dishes and enjoy Italian food, you should give this recipe a try. We think you'll agree that homemade pasta just tastes better.-Jenn Martin, Sebago, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
GNOCCHI:
1 carton (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
Minced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water, sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for gnocchi, in a large bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper until blended. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough that holds its shape., In a Dutch oven, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Divide dough into eight portions. Roll each into a 1/2-in.-thick rope; cut crosswise into 3/4-in. pieces., Cook gnocchi in batches in boiling water 2-3 minutes or until they float; remove with a slotted spoon. Drain well. Add gnocchi to sauce; gently stir in mozzarella cheese. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts :

Zaka Ullah Bhatti
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The gnocchi are so easy to make and the sauce is incredibly flavorful.


Ross seddon
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This dish was amazing! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced.


Mpakoeng Metsing
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gnocchi turned out really dense. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Sheroz Gujjar
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These gnocchi were a bit too dense for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Shristi Riti
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I think I'll try a simpler recipe next time.


Ayanda Innocent
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I love the texture of these gnocchi. They're so light and fluffy!


Kanistan Kanis
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The gnocchi cook in just a few minutes, and the sauce is simple but flavorful.


Md Srif
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I've never made ricotta gnocchi before, but this recipe made it so easy. The gnocchi turned out perfectly!


Butemwe
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more garlic and herbs.


Anafi Esther
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These gnocchi were delicious! The ricotta made them so light and fluffy.


Crack-head#4
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I'm not a huge fan of ricotta gnocchi, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful.


Otaku CA
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This is my go-to recipe for ricotta gnocchi. The gnocchi are always light and fluffy, and the sauce is perfectly balanced.


Min Jun
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These gnocchi were a bit too heavy for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Job Clement
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I love this recipe! The gnocchi are so easy to make and the tomato sauce is incredibly flavorful.


Nafuna Oliver
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


Gemma Sandstrom
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The ricotta gnocchi were a bit too dense for my taste, but the tomato sauce was delicious.


Bayezid Hassan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh ricotta and the gnocchi were so tender.


Qasam Khan
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the gnocchi and the vibrant sauce.


Mshana Mbuyiseni
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These ricotta gnocchi were a delightful surprise! The texture was light and fluffy, and the tomato sauce was perfectly balanced.