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Italian ricotta dumplings with tomato sauce recipe how to make authentic

Ricotta Gnudi al Sugo (Ricotta Dumplings with Fresh Tomato Sauce)

Course Main Courses
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480
Author slightly adapted by Christina Conte
A cheesy gnocchi type dish served with a fresh tomato sauce. Absolutely delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups full-cream ricotta
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt (or sea salt)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • cup fresh breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs if desired)
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese (freshly grated)
  • 1 tsp parsley (chopped, fresh)
  • ¼ cup corn meal (or semolina)
  • 1 recipe homemade tomato sauce (fresh, to serve)

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl, except for the corn meal. If too wet, add some breadcrumbs; too dry, add milk.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to overnight.
  • Using wet hands, shape the gnudi into small balls. Place on a tray or countertop sprinkled with a little corn meal or semolina.
  • Heat the tomato sauce in a sauté pan. When the sauce comes to a simmer, gently place the gnudi in the sauce. Cover and cook for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Gently turn them with a wooden spoon, cover and allow to cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

  • Remember to plan ahead for this dish as the gnudi should be refrigerated before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 896mg | Potassium: 261mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 858IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 510mg | Iron: 2mg
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