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Ricotta Gnocchi with Spring Vegetables

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Traditional gnocchi is made with potatoes, but this easy recipe uses fresh ricotta cheese. For the lightest, most tender gnocchi, use a good-quality ricotta like Bellwether Farms or Calabro and gently but thoroughly pat it dry after draining to remove any extra liquid. Serve as a vegetarian main course or as part of a spring buffet with poached salmon or grilled chicken.

Lisa Weiss
Ingredients
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Ricotta Gnocchi
  • Semolina for dusting
  • 1 cup sheep's-milk or other whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus 1/2 cup shaved, divided 
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4-1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 
  • 1 large egg 
  • 1 large egg yolk
Spring Vegetable Sauce
  • 1 cup shelled fresh fava beans (about 2 pounds unshelled) or frozen lima beans (thawed)
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups halved and thinly sliced leeks (about 2 small)
  • 1 ½ cups sliced asparagus
  • 1 cup peas, fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth 
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 
1/2 cup gnocchi & 3/4 cup sauce each
Per Serving: 445 calories; protein 20.9g; carbohydrates 43.5g; dietary fiber 9.7g; sugars 6.2g; fat 21.5g; saturated fat 11.3g; cholesterol 114.6mg; vitamin a iu 2087.4IU; niacin equivalents 5.4mg; vitamin b6 0.3mg; vitamin c 19.5mg; folate 248mcg; calcium 291.8mg; iron 4.8mg; magnesium 89.7mg; potassium 579.4mg; sodium 576mg; thiamin 0.4mg; calories from fat 193.4kcal.

Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 high-fat meat, 2 fat
​Directions
  • Step 1: To prepare gnocchi: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and generously dust with semolina flour.
  • Step 2: Drain ricotta and pat dry with paper towels. Combine the ricotta, grated Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; add 3/4 cup flour and stir until just combined. Whisk egg and egg yolk in a small bowl and stir into the ricotta mixture until loosely combined. Generously dust a work surface with all-purpose flour and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the dough with floured hands; if it seems very wet and sticky, work in more flour, 2 tablespoons at a time, gently folding it over and continuing to dust the surface underneath until you're able to form it into a 3-by-6-inch log.
  • Step 3: With a floured knife, cut the log crosswise into 4 equal pieces. Starting at the center of the dough and pressing lightly with your fingers, roll each portion into a 3/4-by-15-inch rope, gently pulling and stretching the dough as you roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and place on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the freezer until the gnocchi are frozen, about 30 minutes. (If making ahead, transfer to a sealable bag once frozen. Do not defrost before boiling.)
  • Step 4: To prepare sauce: If using fresh fava beans, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the shelled beans and cook for 30 seconds. Drain well. Remove the "cap" at the top and slip each bean out of its waxy coating.
  • Step 5: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in asparagus, peas and the favas (or lima beans). Add broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is almost tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 6: To cook gnocchi: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and drop in the frozen gnocchi. Cook, stirring gently, for 4 to 5 minutes. As the gnocchi float to the top, scoop them into a large bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Step 7Reheat the sauce, if necessary, and stir in butter, basil (or tarragon) and parsley. Pour the sauce over the gnocchi; gently stir to combine. Serve topped with shaved Parmesan.
Tips
To make ahead: Freeze uncooked gnocchi (Steps 1-3) for up to 1 month.

Equipment: Parchment paper
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