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How to Make Gnocchi Alla Romana (Baked Semolina Gnocchi) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gnocchi Alla Romana is an Italian dish that is a delicious and comforting alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. These delicate, pillow-like semolina gnocchi are baked to golden perfection, and are perfect for any occasion, whether it be a cozy weeknight dinner or a special family gathering.

This dish originates from the Lazio region of Italy, specifically from the city of Rome, hence the name "Gnocchi Alla Romana." It is a popular comfort food in Italian households and has been e...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart milk
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ½ cups fine semolina flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 ¼ cups grated Grana Padano cheese, divided
  • ⅓ cup grated Gruyere cheese
  • 1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine milk, 1/4 cup butter, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk semolina into boiling milk, mixing well to prevent lumps. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Add egg yolks, 1 cup Grana Padano, and Gruyere cheese; stir well.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pancetta until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir pancetta into semolina mixture.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 1/2 teaspoon butter.
  • Spread semolina mixture onto 1 of the prepared baking sheets, about 1/2-inch thick. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  • Cut small disks out of cooled semolina using a juice glass or cookie cutter. Place the disks onto the other prepared baking sheet, slightly overlapping the disks. Sprinkle the remaining Grana Padano cheese over disks and dot with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon butter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until gnocchi are nicely crisp and golden, about 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 190mg
    • Sodium: 789mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 579mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 451mg

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