Main Dishes

Ricotta Gnudi with Sage Brown Butter

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What in the heck is gnudi you ask? If you are a fan of gnocchi, you most likely become a fan of the pillowy balls of dough made with ricotta. It’s a fun change from the norm and could even be served as a starter. ”Gnudi” in Italian means bare or naked and these are typically served with a light sauce like sage brown butter.

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For the Gnudi:
1 cup fresh ricotta
3/4 cup parmesan, finely grated (plus more for garnish)
2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked pepper
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus more if too moist)
2 cups semolina flour, for coating gnudi
For the Sage Brown Butter:
3 tbsp salted butter
10 -12 sage leaves
Mix the ricotta, parmesan, eggs, pepper and salt in a bowl and combine. Fold in the flour and stir until just combined and the mixture is able to form a ball. (If the mixture feels too wet, add flour by the...
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Nutritions

Calories
696

Sodium
1197mg
49% DV

Fat
24g
37% DV

Protein
31g
62% DV

Carbs
87g
29% DV

Fiber
7g
31% DV