How to Make Ricotta Gnocchi with Fresh Peas and Mushrooms - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few things can rival the rich, indulgent taste of homemade gnocchi. But if you think making gnocchi from scratch is too daunting a task, think again. This recipe for Ricotta Gnocchi with Fresh Peas and Mushrooms is not only easy to make, but it's also a delicious way to incorporate fresh, seasonal ingredients into your meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup sliced fresh morel mushrooms, or more to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh green peas, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Process ricotta, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a food processor until smooth. Add flour and blend until a smooth, semi-stiff batter forms. Transfer gnocchi batter to a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms in hot oil until soft and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add vegetable broth, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer; stir in peas. Cook until peas are soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of ricotta batter into boiling water. Bring water back to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove gnocchi to ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain and reserve. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Combine gnocchi and mushroom sauce in a saucepan and cook until heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    277 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 117mg
    • Sodium: 749mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 242mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 218mg

    Categories

    Mushroom recipes