Description
Delightful homemade gnocchi.
Ingredients
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For the Gnocchi
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/4 cup freshly roasted green chiles, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
For the Green Chile Sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
For the Gnocchi
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, green chiles, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
- Slowly add the all-purpose flour, about 1/2 cup at a time, thoroughly mixing after each addition. The dough should come together and have a slightly sticky consistency.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour. Turn the dough onto the floured surface and gently knead it for about a minute until it forms a smooth ball. Do not to over-knead.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Take one portion and roll it into a long rope with a diameter of approximately 1/2 inch.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the rope into bite-sized pieces. Repeat this process with the remaining portions of dough.
- Use the back of a fork to create ridges on the gnocchi pieces. This helps the sauce adhere better to the gnocchi.
- Place the cut gnocchi on a baking sheet lightly dusted with flour to prevent sticking.
For the Green Chile Sauce
- In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped roasted green chiles. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook until it slightly thickens.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
Cooking and Serving
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the gnocchi into the boiling water. They will rise to the surface when ready.
- Transfer the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the sauce using a slotted spoon. Gently toss the gnocchi and coat evenly with the sauce.
- Plate the ricotta gnocchi with a touch of parmesan cheese and parsley.