After winter’s long hibernation, the promise of spring awakens our culinary senses, beckoning us into the kitchen to create dreamy ricotta gnocchi. It’s fun for sharing and making memorable moments with loved ones. Throw open the windows, let the sunshine in, and invite a few friends over as you channel your inner Nonnas and chat the day away, falling into the rhythm of rolling handmade gnocchi together.
Add Richness with Ricotta
Many gnocchi recipes use potatoes mixed with flour. Our base recipe gets a leg up with creamy BelGioioso Ricotta con Latte® cheese. The delicious reward? Luxurious, light and fluffy pillows to accompany any sauce you can dream up.
Ricotta con Latte® is among the finest ricotta cheeses available. Soft and mild, this Italian fresh cheese is made to order in small batches and boasts a clean, milky flavor. It won Second Place at the 2023 American Cheese Society Cheese Competition, Best of Class at the 2016 World Championship Cheese Contest and Gold at the 2009 World Cheese Awards. You can savor this ultra-creamy treat with fresh berries and granola or use it to upgrade lasagna and stuffed shells. Take a walk on the sweet side by blending it with confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and mini chocolate chips to fill cannoli or mini phyllo tart shells.
The homemade ricotta gnocchi in the cacio e pepe-inspired recipe is delightful tossed with a simple cheese sauce starring tender shallot, classic peppery notes and award-winning BelGioioso American Grana®. (After all, creating an extraordinary meal with just a few ingredients is easy when cooking with Wisconsin's artisan cheeses.) Then, toss the featured ricotta gnocchi with a vodka sauce dotted with fresh mozzarella or a bright lemon-cheddar gruyere sauce ideal for spring. So what are you waiting for? Ready, set...gnocchi!
On a roll
Achieve picture-perfect gnocchi every time. Dust the back of a fork with flour and use light pressure with your thumb to gently roll each piece of pasta down its grooves, creating a small dimple on one side and embedding ridges for the sauce to cling to on the other.
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