How to Make Roman-Style Gnocchi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gnocchi is a delicious Italian dish that is loved by many around the world. It is a type of pasta that is made from potatoes and flour, and it can be served with a variety of sauces and toppings. One popular variation of gnocchi is Roman-style gnocchi, which has a unique texture and flavor that sets it apart from other types of gnocchi.

What makes Roman-style gnocchi different from other types of gnocchi is the use of semolina flour, which gives the gnocchi a slightly firmer and chewi...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups semolina flour
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or more to cover

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 16 gnocchi

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with plastic wrap.
  • Combine milk and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to almost a simmer. As soon as bubbles start to break the surface, gradually whisk in semolina until mixture thickens, about 20 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue stirring with a wooden spoon until very thick, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, and cold butter; stir quickly to prevent yolks from cooking.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Cover with another piece of plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm enough to cut, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a round, shallow baking dish.
  • Cut out circles of semolina dough with a 2 3/4-inch diameter cookie cutter. Use damp hands to gather and flatten any dough scraps. Press scraps between plastic wrap and cut as many more circles as possible.
  • Arrange gnocchi in a circular, overlapping pattern in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle melted butter over top and spread evenly with a brush. Sprinkle with cayenne pepper and cover with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    335 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 176mg
    • Sodium: 789mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 395mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 308mg