Soft, pillowy Italian dumplings — like ravioli filling without the pasta!
🧾 Description
Gnudi are delicate dumplings made from ricotta, parmesan, and a touch of flour. They’re light, fluffy, and melt in your mouth — often served with butter, sage, or simple tomato sauce 🇮🇹✨
🛒 Ingredients
🧀 Gnudi Dough
1 cup ricotta cheese (well-drained)
½ cup grated parmesan 🧀
1 egg 🥚
½ cup flour (plus extra for dusting)
Salt & black pepper
Optional: pinch nutmeg
🧈 Sauce Options
1. Classic Butter & Sage
3 tbsp butter 🧈
Fresh sage leaves 🌿
2. Tomato Sauce
1–2 cups marinara 🍅
Olive oil + garlic
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🧀 1. Prepare the dough
Mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt, pepper
Add flour gradually until soft dough forms
Don’t overmix (keep it light!)
❄️ 2. Chill
Refrigerate dough for 30–45 minutes
👉 Helps gnudi hold shape
🥟 3. Shape
Dust hands with flour
Roll into small balls or oval dumplings
Lightly coat in flour
💧 4. Cook
Bring salted water to gentle boil
Add gnudi carefully
Cook 2–3 minutes until they float
🧈 5. Sauce & serve
Toss gnudi in melted butter + sage
or
Serve with warm tomato sauce
🔥 Flavor Profile
Light & fluffy 🥟
Rich cheesy 🧀
Buttery & delicate 🧈
Simple Italian elegance 🇮🇹
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 350–450 kcal
Protein: 18–25g 💪
Fat: 18–25g
Carbs: 25–35g
