Description
Delight in the unique flavors of carrot gnocchi, a quick and comforting dish enhanced with sage-infused brown butter.
Ingredients
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- 1 kg organic carrots
- 100 g plain flour
- 100 g ricotta
- 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons semolina flour
- 4 egg yolks
- Salt, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- 100 g butter
- Handful of fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- Boil or steam the carrots until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Steaming is preferred to retain more nutrients. Once tender, mash the carrots with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Allow to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta, egg yolks, plain flour, semolina flour, parmesan cheese, a pinch of salt, and a dash of nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Add the cooled carrot mash to the flour mixture and gently fold until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into long ropes about 1-inch in diameter. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi in batches and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the pan and toss to coat in the sage butter. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the gnocchi to absorb the flavors.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a smoother texture, ensure the carrot mash is completely cooled before mixing with other ingredients. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Gnocchi can be frozen before boiling; just freeze them on a tray and then transfer to a bag once solid. Serve with a simple green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 150