Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi Dish

Ingredients List

For the Gnocchi:

• 1 (8 ounce) container ricotta cheese

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

For the Tomato Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

• 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes (Optional)

• 6 basil leaves, finely shredded

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients before you begin.

Make the gnocchi: In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, eggs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well-mixed. Gradually add 1 cup of flour, then mix in more flour as needed to form a soft, pliable dough.

Cut the dough into 3 or 4 sections and roll each into 1/2-inch thick ropes on a floured surface. Slice each rope into 1-inch pieces and transfer to a floured baking sheet. Chill in the fridge until you're ready to cook.

Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until it softens and becomes aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in shredded basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

While the sauce simmers, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the gnocchi until they rise to the surface, about 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.

To put the dish together: Stir the cubed mozzarella into the sauce, letting the heat soften the cheese without fully melting it.

Transfer the gnocchi to a serving dish and ladle the sauce over the top. Enjoy!

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