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ricotta gnocchi with sweet pea butter sauce

Ricotta Gnocchi with Sweet Pea Butter Sauce

Indulge in our Ricotta Gnocchi with Sweet Pea Butter Sauce, where every bite is a delightful blend of creamy, cheesy gnocchi and fresh, sweet, and buttery sauce. It's a dish that’s sure to add a touch of gourmet to your everyday meals!
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 50 minutes
Total 1 hour 20 minutes
Fat 39
Carbs 29
Protein 26
Yield 4

Ingredients

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

  • 15 oz. fresh Ricotta cheese pressed dry
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 oz. Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour + more for rolling

Sweet Pea Butter Sauce

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 1 cup frozen sweet peas
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 oz. truffle Pecorino cheese thinly shaved

Instructions

Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi

  • For the homemade ricotta gnocchi, follow the instructions in THIS post.

Sweet Pea Butter Sauce

  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium/high heat. Then, melt the butter and add the broth and frozen peas.
    Sweet pea butter sauce.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4- 5 minutes, or until the peas are tender, but still a bright green color.
  • Transfer 2/3 of the sweet pea mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and add the freshly cooked, drained gnocchi to the pan, tossing gently until the sauce has slightly thickened, and the gnocchi are evenly coated.
    A frying pan with ricotta gnocchi and sweet pea butter sauce.
  • Season the sauce again if necessary, making sure it has enough salt and lemon juice to add a tangy brightness to the flavor.
  • Serve immediately, and top with thin shavings of the truffle Pecorino cheese.
    ricotta gnocchi with sweet pea butter sauce

Tips & Notes

  • Don't skip drying the ricotta cheese. If you feel like the dough is too sticky after being mixed, try adding more flour 1 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  • Can't find truffle pecorino, try a light drizzle of truffle olive oil on top before serving. Or a sprinkle of truffle salt.
  • If you haven't tried truffles before, a little bit goes a long way. Try a some before using.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g