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How to make ricotta gnocchi and sage brown butter sauce from scratch! Ricotta gnocchi are little pillows of deliciousness, they are easy and quick to put together and make for wonderful and inexpensive meals. 

Ricotta gnocchi are different in texture than potato gnocchi, I find them a little firmer although you can make them as soft or as firm as you like them by adding little or more flour.

How are ricotta gnocchi made?

Ricotta gnocchi are made by assembling and briefly kneading ricotta, flour and parmesan together. The more you add flour the firmer the gnocchi will be. Although I like potato gnocchi quite firm, I prefer ricotta gnocchi softer, plus the flavor of the milky fresh ricotta remains more present. I count a percentage of 100% ricotta – 40 % flour. You may go down to 30% flour for even softer gnocchi.

Can I make the ricotta gnocchi in advance:

You can make the ricotta gnocchi up to one day only in advance as the ricotta does not keep for long. Make the gnocchi the day before, chill them in one layer on trays, sprinkled with flour on top and covered with plastic wrap.

Parmesan:

You may adjust the addition of parmesan to your liking but then if you add more you will need to add less flour and conversely or your gnocchi will get too tough or too soft.

Freezing:

Contrary to potato gnocchi, ricotta gnocchi do not freeze well. I tried and I did not like the way they turned, the flavor was not quite the same and the texture was kind of gummy.

The sage butter sauce:

Sage butter sauce is a classic to pair with gnocchi and there is nothing simpler and so flavorful to make, just cook a chunk butter, add some chopped sage and cook until the butter starts to brown. You may serve ricotta gnocchi with any pasta sauce, you can also serve them as a main dish or as a side dish to meats with gravy.

If you like pasta dishes, you might be interested by my Linguine, shrimp and asparagus in a creamy sauce or my Barley bacon and vegetables stir fry, click on my "Pasta" tag or check my "savory" category for more propositions.

  • About 100 gnocchi
  • Easy
  • 1 h 30

Recipe :

Ingredients:

Ricotta gnocchi:

1 pound (450 g.) ricotta

1 1/3 cup (180 g.) all-purpose flour

1/3 cup (50 g.) grated parmesan

Butter Sage Sauce:

1/4 cup (50 g.) Butter

10 fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Make the ricotta gnocchi:

Into a large bowl, add the ricotta, flour and parmesan, combine with a fork or a spatula

Turn the dough over a lightly floured counter, flour lightly the top of dough, knead briefly until workable, add a little flour if needed, and form a sausage

Remove a large slice of sausage dough and roll into 1/2-inch-thick rope on a floured surface Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces and place on a lightly floured baking tray in one layer, sprinkle some flour on gnocchi. Place tray in the refrigerator until ready to use

Fill a large pot with water, bring to boil, add a tbsp. of salt, add the gnocchi and stir from time to time, as soon as they start to rise to the surface of water, about 2 minutes, collect them with a slotted spoon

Make the sage butter sauce:

Meanwhile make the sauce, into a large frying pan, melt the butter with the chopped sage, cook the butter until browned, add the floating gnocchi, add salt and pepper to taste

Serve right away

Enjoy!

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Everyone makes gnocchi except me! I am intimidated! I guess I will have to give it a try! They look so delicious! I know Eric will love them!

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Thanks Beth, I used to be intimidated too but there really is nothing easier!

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Hi Patty I really like this recipe. On my ricotta gnocchi I like to add spinach too and the sage butter sauce is divine.

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Thanks so much Loyola, glad you like them, I'll make a recipe with spinach, love them too this way!

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I love ricotta gnocchi they are far less temperamental than potato gnocchi (which I also love), I guess it is the unpredictable moisture levels in potato that make them so difficult to write a recipe for, it really does come down to feel. These,...

I love ricotta gnocchi they are far less temperamental than potato gnocchi (which I also love), I guess it is the unpredictable moisture levels in potato that make them so difficult to write a recipe for, it really does come down to feel. These, however, are bang on every time and so tasty, must give your recipe a spin.

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Thanks so much Brian, totally agree with you about potato gnocchi, it's really a matter of feeling..

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These ricotta gnocchi look perfect! I so love homemade gnocchi and butter and sage is such a delicious condiment. I need to make these soon!

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Thanks so much Jacqui, appreciate your expertise!

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