RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH LEMON BASIL PESTO

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These gnocchi are light and refeshing! The perfect spring meal.

Provided by Malinda Coletta

Number Of Ingredients 13

ricotta gnocchi
1 lb whole milk ricotta
2 c flour
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
lemon basil pesto
1 lemon cut into pieces (just pulp not skin)
1/2 c fresh basil packed
1 clove garlic
2 Tbsp pine nuts
1/4 c parmigiano-reggiano, grated
3 Tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, whip the ricotta to break up the curds. Add the egg and stir until evenly combined.
  • 2. Add flour and mix well.
  • 3. Roll into snake, cut into 1/2 inch piece and make an indentation with your thumb into each gnocchi.
  • 4. Dust with corn meal.
  • 5. Place in boiling water when they rise to the top they are done.
  • 6. MAKE PESTO BEFORE COOKING GNOCCHI!! Place lemon in food processor and process till finely chopped.
  • 7. Add basil, pine nuts and garlic blend.
  • 8. Add cheese and drizzle olive oil in as processing.
  • 9. In a medium hot saute pan add 2-3 tablespoons of oil and 4-5 strips of lemon zest
  • 10. Add drained gnocchi to saute pan add prepared lemon pesto toss add some parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

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