Ricotta Gnocchi

Name: Ricotta Gnocchi
Total time: 60
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 2 large eggs; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes; 6 basil leaves, finely shredded; Salt and pepper to taste; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks

Recipe by Shelbi Awabdy from allrecipes.com

Dinner 60 Mins.

Ingredients

5 servings

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1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese
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2 large eggs
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0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
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6 basil leaves, finely shredded
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks

Instructions

Prepare the gnocchi: Stir together ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until evenly combined. Mix in 1 cup flour. Add additional flour if needed to form a soft dough.
Divide dough into 3 or 4 pieces and roll into 1/2-inch thick ropes on a floured surface. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces and place on a lightly floured baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Make the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until softened and fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in shredded basil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Boil the gnocchi until they float to the surface, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.
To assemble the dish: Stir cubed mozzarella into the sauce and allow the heat of the sauce to soften but not melt the cheese. Place gnocchi into a serving bowl and spoon sauce overtop.