Description
Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the creaminess of ricotta with the tartness of cranberries, all enveloped in a rich brown butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese, well-drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, flour, egg, salt, chopped cranberries, and nutmeg. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the dough for about 1 minute until it is smooth.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi.
- Use a fork to gently press down on each piece to create ridges, which will help hold the sauce. Place the gnocchi on a floured baking sheet and let them rest for about 15 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the gnocchi into the boiling water in batches. Cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat them in the brown butter. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the gnocchi warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh sage leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter twist, add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the dough.
- Substitute the cranberries with chopped spinach or kale for a savory version of the gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cranberry Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce