Description
Indulge in the heavenly delight of ricotta gnudi—pillowy dumplings that melt in your mouth, perfectly dressed in sage brown butter. This simple yet elegant dish is a celebration of flavors, making it ideal for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With every bite, you’ll experience the joy of homemade comfort food that brings loved ones together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing your kitchen counter and gathering utensils.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, and Parmesan until smooth. Gradually fold in the flour to keep the mixture airy.
- Add nutmeg, salt, and pepper; taste for seasoning.
- Lightly flour your hands and shape small portions into one-inch dumplings.
- Bring salted water to a gentle boil; cook gnudi in batches until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add sage leaves until crisp. Toss cooked gnudi in the sage-infused butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 gnudi (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg