Italian Ricotta Gnudi in Cheese Sauce
A delightful Italian dish featuring soft ricotta dumplings bathed in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the creamy ricotta cheese, all-purpose flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about the size of a walnut on a lightly floured surface.
- Cook the gnudi in a large pot of boiling salted water until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
- Prepare the cheese sauce by heating heavy cream in a saucepan and stirring in shredded mozzarella and garlic powder.
- Coat the cooked gnudi with the cheese sauce, stirring gently to ensure they are well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
To ensure the perfect texture, avoid overworking the dough. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg