Da Giovanni’s "Light as a Feather" Gnocchi
Show Context
Artie Bucco is spiraling. A new restaurant opens and everyone loves it. They rave about the gnocchi. Artie tries to uncover the secret. It's probably just ricotta gnocchi instead of potato.
Ricotta gnocchi with lamb ragout.
Instructions
- 01
Dry the Cheese: If the ricotta is wet, the gnocchi will be heavy lead bullets (Artie style). Strain it!
- 02
Mix: Gently mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 03
Form: Fold in the flour gently. Do not overwork the dough. It should be sticky but manageable.
- 04
Roll: Dust counter with flour. Roll dough into 'snakes.' Cut into 1-inch pillows.
- 05
Boil: Drop into boiling salted water. When they float (about 2-3 mins), they are done.
- 06
Sauce: Toss gently with your hot lamb ragout.
- 07
The Giovanni Touch: Plate it, then place a scoop of cold, seasoned ricotta on top.
- 08
Serve: Serve to your friends who will inevitably compare it to the 'other place' and make you insecure.