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Ricotta Gnocchi with Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Ricotta Gnocchi with Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb fresh ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup wheat-bread crumbs or crushed low-carb crackers
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
flour , for rolling gnocchi
2 cups chopped fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tbsp truffle oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Gnocchi:
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and refrigerate until the 'dough' holds the shape of a ball when rolled between your hands, at least 1 hour.
On a lightly floured surface roll the dough into long strips and pinch off 1-inch pieces (the same size as regular gnocchi). Work fast or your dough will start to become super tough to work with! Put the gnocchi on a plate and put back into the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Pesto Sauce:
While the gnocchi is resting, make the pesto sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a blender and pulsing until combined. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over medium heat on the stovetop. Drop in the gnocchi, a few at a time, and watch for them to rise to the surface of the pot. After 1 minute at the top of the pot, about 3 minutes total, remove them with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. Top with the pesto cream sauce and a dash of cracked pepper and serve.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	229.71 Kcal (962 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.96g	31%
Cholesterol	57.4mg	19%
Sodium	182.46mg	8%
Potassium	105.32mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.41g	2%
Sugars	0.05g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	3%
Protein	8.43g	17%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	165.4mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	252.01 Kcal (1055 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.9g	31%
Cholesterol	62.97mg	19%
Sodium	200.18mg	8%
Potassium	115.55mg	2%
Total Carbs	7.03g	2%
Sugars	0.06g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	3%
Protein	9.25g	17%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	181.5mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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