Ma's Gnocchi

5 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ricotta cheese (save container)
  • 2 lbs flour (fill ricotta container)
  • 2 eggs
  • tomato sauce, for serving
  • parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix ingredients.
  2. 2
    Knead dough in bowl until it comes away from the sides.
  3. 3
    Divide into 4 balls.
  4. 4
    Let sit for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Using a floured board, take one ball out and cut into long strips and then into one inch pieces.
  6. 6
    Press middle of each piece with 2 fingers - rolling a bit toward yourself - to curl gnocchi.
  7. 7
    Place on cookie sheet to dry slightly.
  8. 8
    Place in boiling, salted water for a couple of minutes to cook.
  9. 9
    You know they are done when they float.
  10. 10
    Serve with tomato sauce and grated cheese.
  11. 11
    Tip: my mom used to freeze them before cooking because she thought they retained their shape better.

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