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Gnocchi alla Romana

Roman-style semolina gnocchi, a comforting Italian classic.

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Italian
medium
1h 2m
4
vegetarian
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 32 min
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Ingredients
  • Milkwhole milk preferred
  • Semolina flour
  • Parmigiano-Reggianofinely grated
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • Butterdouble if not using whole milk
  • Saltto taste
  • Nutmegfreshly grated, to taste
Instructions
  1. 1

    Combine whole milk and butter in a pot and bring to a simmer.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Add salt and freshly grated nutmeg to taste.

    1 min

  3. 3

    Add semolina flour to the simmering milk, stirring continuously until thickened.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks one at a time.

    2 min

  5. 5

    Add finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and mix well.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Roll out the mixture to about half an inch thick and cool.

    10 min

  7. 7

    Cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Place gnocchi rounds in a baking pan, slightly overlapping.

    2 min

  9. 9

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

    5 min

  10. 10

    Top gnocchi with melted butter and sage or gorgonzola and sprinkle with grated cheese.

    5 min

  11. 11

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, optionally broil for 5 minutes for a crispy top.

    20 min

Equipment Needed
pot
whisk
baking pan
cookie cutter
oven

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