Jul 09 2026
Restaurants›Trattoria Mercatto›Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

Ricotta Gnocchi Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time1h
Serves4

tomato, whipped ricotta, grana padano

Jump to Recipe

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Gnocchi

Tomato Sauce

Topping

Method

Make the Gnocchi

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, combine ricotta, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Do not overwork the dough.

  2. 2

    Shape the Gnocchi

    Divide the dough into sections and roll each section into a long rope, about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Press each piece with a fork to create ridges.

Cook the Gnocchi

  1. 3

    Boil the Gnocchi

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi in batches, cooking until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.

Make the Tomato Sauce

  1. 4

    Cook the Sauce

    In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add chopped basil before serving.

Serve

  1. 5

    Combine and Serve

    Toss the cooked gnocchi with the tomato sauce. Serve topped with whipped ricotta, grated Grana Padano, and fresh basil leaves.

More from Trattoria Mercatto