It couldn't be easier to make your own soft and fluffy Thermomix Ricotta Gnocchi. Forget about tough, dry potato gnocchi, this ricotta version is fool-proof and ready in less than 20 minutes!
Gnocchi is an absolute favourite dinner in our house - whether it's served with a classic tomato sauce, pesto, or (my favourite) burnt butter sauce, it's always a hit. And of course, the latest trend is homemade ricotta gnocchi - which is a million times easier than potato gnocchi... and in my opinion, a whole lot softer and more delicious too!
For more homemade Thermomix pasta recipes, check out our classic pasta dough, homemade pumpkin ravioli and homemade beetroot ravioli.
4 Ingredient Ricotta Gnocchi
All you need to make this recipe, is 4 basic ingredients:
- ricotta - buy a container of ricotta (smooth ricotta) from the cheese section of the supermarket. This type of ricotta works far better in this recipe than fresh Italian ricotta (from the deli).
- flour - you can use either plain flour or 00 pasta flour. 00 pasta flour will of course give you the best result, but plain flour still makes this ricotta AMAZING! Use 00 pasta flour if you've got it, otherwise plain flour is fine.
- eggs - this recipe requires 2 full eggs plus 2 extra egg yolks. I use large eggs (approximately 55g each).
- parmesan cheese - finely grate the block of parmesan cheese in the Thermomix until fine crumbs remain.
Making Ricotta Gnocchi In The Thermomix
Mixing the ingredients takes just 1 step and less than 2 minutes!
Start off by grating the parmesan cheese.
Add the remaining ingredients and knead using Interval function for 30 seconds or until just combined.
How To Roll & Cut The Gnocchi
Sprinkle extra flour over a flat bench. Place the gnocchi mixture onto the floured bench, sprinkle with a little extra flour and gently work into a ball.
Cut the ball into 4 equal portions and then cut each of those portions in half (so you end up with 8 equal-sized pieces.
Roll each of the 8 pieces into long longs (approx 1.5cm wide). Using a sharp knife, cut each of the logs into 1.5cm pieces. Repeat until all of the logs have been cut into pieces.
Serving Suggestions
Once cooked our Thermomix ricotta gnocchi can be served with your choice of pasta sauce.
- stir through a jar of pesto
- fry some butter with salt and pepper in a frying pan. Once browned add the gnocchi and toss to combine (you can also fry some sage leaves in the same pan)
- serve with a traditional tomato sauce or leftover bolognese sauce
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Thermomix Ricotta Gnocchi
Equipment
- Thermomix
- Stove-top
Ingredients
- 150 g parmesan cheese
- 500 g ricotta see notes
- 250-300 g plain flour or 00 pasta flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 extra egg yolks
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the parmesan cheese into the Thermomix bowl. Mix on Speed 8, 10 seconds or until finely grated.
- Add the remaining ingredients and knead (Interval function) for 30 seconds or until combined.
- Sprinkle extra flour over a flat bench. Place the gnocchi mixture onto the floured bench, sprinkle with a little extra flour and gently work into a ball.
- Cut the ball into 4 equal portions and then cut each of those portions in half (so you end up with 8 equal-sized pieces.
- Roll each of the 8 pieces into long longs (approx 1.5cm wide). Using a sharp knife, cut each of the logs into 1.5cm pieces. Repeat until all of the logs have been cut into pieces.
- At this stage you can either freeze the ricotta gnocchi to use at a later date (it can be cooked from frozen), or you can cook it.
- To cook the gnocchi, bring a large pot of water to the boil. Gently add the gnocchi. Once the gnocchi has risen to the top and is floating (approximately 2 minutes), remove it with a slotted spoon and serve with your choice of sauce (see recipe notes).
- Once cooked, the gnocchi should be served immediately as it will begin to harden after 15 minutes.
Notes
- ricotta – buy a container of ricotta (smooth ricotta) from the cheese section of the supermarket. This type of ricotta works far better in this recipe than fresh Italian ricotta (from the deli).
- flour – you can use either plain flour or 00 pasta flour. 00 pasta flour will of course give you the best result, but plain flour still makes this ricotta AMAZING! Use 00 pasta flour if you’ve got it, otherwise plain flour is fine.
- eggs – this recipe requires 2 full eggs plus 2 extra egg yolks. I use large eggs (approximately 55g each).
- parmesan cheese – finely grate the block of parmesan cheese in the Thermomix until fine crumbs remain.
- stir through a jar of pesto
- fry some butter with salt and pepper in a frying pan. Once browned add the gnocchi and toss to combine (you can also fry some sage leaves in the same pan)
- serve with a traditional tomato sauce or leftover bolognese sauce
Jacinta says
Loved it! Super easy and yummy! Thanks for a lovely recipe ?
Lucy says
Thank you!
Ana Seijas-Garwacki says
Hi! Would it be possible to replace the flour for almond flour or coconut flour or a combination of both to lower the carb content?
Please advise
Warm,
Lucy says
Hi Ana, I haven't tried that sorry! I would worry that it might not hold together well enough though!