HOMEMADE RICoTTA GNOCCHI

Cravath Virtual Cooking Class

Cooking Class Preparation

We are so excited you will be joining us in this virtual cooking class on January 21 from 6 to 7 pm!

ADVANCE PREP

Read through the recipe
Set out equipment
Set out ingredients
Set up your tablet, phone, or laptop in a comfortable place in the kitchen

A tablet holding stand for the kitchen

We like this type of flexible gooseneck stand which can be found for $20 or less on amazon - it comes in black or white, can accommodate most tablets and smartphones (check your size), can be rotated and positioned anywhere and importantly does not take up any counter space other than the area for the clamp, so you can cook comfortably. Out of stock? Here is an identical alternative (we have one of each, and they are the same, just get the least expensive one of that day!)

Shopping List

Pantry

all-purpose flour

salt

black pepper

extra-virgin olive oil

Fresh

1 pound fresh whole milk Ricotta

4 ounces Pecorino Romano

fresh sage or basil

Ricotta Gnocchi in Sage Oil

Equipment

kitchen scale if available
dough cutter/pastry scraper x gnocchi cutting
strainer or slotted spoon to strain gnocchi
small skillet x sage oil
3-quart pot x boiling gnocchi

In Italy (actually, all over Europe), cooks use scales to weigh food; they don't rely on volume measurements, and they're right. Weight is a consistent measurement, whereas volume is inherently error-prone. In other words, my 1/4 cup of flour may be more or less packed than your 1/4 cup of flour, and your pizza dough may turn out too wet or dry as a result. But if I weighed my flour, and you did too, we would be sure of a consistent measurement. I use an electronic scale, and the two below are our favorites. From left to right: The Tenergy High Precision Scale goes to 11 lbs and the Oxo 5-Lb Scale boasts a handy pull out display.

serves 4

For the gnocchi:

450 grams (1 pound) fresh whole milk Ricotta

1cup (130 grams or 4 and 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus extra for the tray

1/2 cup (60 grams or 2 ounces) freshly grated Pecorino Romano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

To boil:

2 tablespoons salt

For the sauce:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

12 sage leaves, cut into thin strips

1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup (30grams or 1 ounce) freshly grated Pecorino Romano

Make the gnocchi: In a large bowl, stir together all the ingredients until a soft dough forms; the mixture should hold together when rolled in your hands.
If the dough is sticky, add a bit more flour. (Test the gnocchi by dropping a few in boiling water before shaping all the dough; add more flour if the gnocchi are too wet, but be careful: the more flour you add, the heavier the gnocchi will be).

3. Roll into 1-inch wide logs, cut each log into 1-inch pieces, and toss with flour. Arrange in a single layer on a flour-dusted baking sheet. This can be done up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated until needed.

4. To boil: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Drop in the gnocchi and the salt. Cook over medium heat until they float to the surface, about 1 minute; remove to a wide serving platter using a slotted spoon.

5. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Warm the olive oil with the sage and caraway seeds I(if using) over medium-high heat in a small skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in ½ cup of the gnocchi cooking water and warm for a minute to blend well.

6. Pour the sage oil over the gnocchi. Add the Pecorino. Toss gently with a rubber spatula to avoid breaking the gnocchi (they will be very delicate). Serve hot.

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Virtual Cooking Classes with Micol and Dino

Join us for a virtual cooking class from the comfort of your kitchen! You can cook alone or with friends or family.

Micol and Dino will be your hosts. Together we'll cook an authentic Italian menu, perfecting essential techniques, learning to make fresh pasta, gnocchi, and other Italian classics before enjoying a fabulous meal.

See our full class calendar here https://www.rusticocooking.com/cookingclasses.htm

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HOMEMADE RICoTTA GNOCCHI

Cooking Class Preparation

A tablet holding stand for the kitchen​

Shopping List

Pantry​