Ricotta Gnocchi With Toasted Garlic and Walnuts

Name: Ricotta Gnocchi With Toasted Garlic and Walnuts
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 15-oz container ricotta (scant 2 cups); 1 large egg yolk; 1 c. all-purpose flour, plus additional 2 to 6 Tbsp flour as needed, plus more for surface; 1/4 c. cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 2 c. baby spinach, chopped; 1 c. fresh basil, chopped; Kosher salt and pepper; 3 tbsp. olive oil; 1/4 c. walnuts, roughly chopped; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

This simple pasta dish will liven up your weeknights.

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 6, 2020

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ricotta gnocchi with toasted garlic and walnuts

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr

Switch up your typical weeknight pasta with fluffy spinach-ricotta gnocchi. It's easier to make than you think!

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Ingredients

For Gnocchi

1 15-oz container ricotta (scant 2 cups)
1 large egg yolk
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus additional 2 to 6 Tbsp flour as needed, plus more for surface
1/4 cup cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
Kosher salt and pepper

For Sauce

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, combine ricotta and egg yolk. Add 1 cup flour, Parmesan, spinach, basil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold together to make a soft (but not sticky) dough; do not overmix. Fold in remaining 2 to 4 tablespoons flour as needed.
2. Step 2Lightly flour large baking sheet. With lightly floured hands, roll dough into 2 logs, 1 inch wide and about 8 inches long. Cut dough into 1-inch pieces; transfer to prepared baking sheet and refrigerate, covered loosely in plastic, 30 minutes.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet on medium. Add walnuts and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until nuts are lightly toasted and garlic is golden brown, 1 minute; remove from heat.
4. Step 4Bring large pot of water to a boil; add 1 tablespoon salt, then gnocchi, and cook until all have risen to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes, then cook 1 minute more.
5. Step 5Using large slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to skillet with walnuts, tossing gently to coat. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.