Ricotta Gnocchi recipe served on a plate, by Marilena
Jun 04 2026
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Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

Inspired by Marilena
Time45m
Serves4

Kale pesto, green garbanzo beans, cacio e pepe butter, pecorino

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Ingredients

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Gnocchi

Kale Pesto

Cacio e Pepe Butter

Garnish

Method

Gnocchi Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Gnocchi

    In a bowl, mix ricotta, flour, egg, and salt until a dough forms. Roll into logs and cut into pieces to form gnocchi. Boil in salted water until they float, about 2-3 minutes.

Kale Pesto Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the Kale Pesto

    In a food processor, combine kale, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and salt. Blend while slowly adding olive oil until smooth and creamy.

Cacio e Pepe Butter Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Cacio e Pepe Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in black pepper and Pecorino until combined and smooth.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Toss the cooked gnocchi with kale pesto and cacio e pepe butter. Serve topped with green garbanzo beans and additional Pecorino.

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