Ricotta Gnocchi with Zucchini and Mint Pesto by @maritoemoglie_incucina

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🧀

250 g

Ricotta

🌾

150 g

Flour 00

🥚

1

Egg

🧀

50 g

Grated Parmesan

🧂

2 g

Salt

🌶️

2 g

Pepper

🥒

200 g

Zucchini

🌿

1 bunch

Fresh Mint

🌰

50 g

Pine Nuts

🫒

100 ml

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

🍋

0.5

Lemon Juice

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    In a bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, grated Parmesan, flour, a pinch of salt, and pepper.

    🧀Ricotta
    🥚Egg
    🧀Grated Parmesan
    🌾Flour 00
    🧂Salt
    🌶️Pepper
    🥣Bowl

  2. Step 2/8

    Knead until you get a homogeneous mixture. If necessary, add a bit of flour to get a workable consistency.

    🌾Flour 00
    🥣Bowl

  3. Step 3/8

    Form logs with the dough and cut the gnocchi to the desired size. Place them on a floured surface.

    🌾Flour 00
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting Board

  4. Step 4/8

    Dice the zucchini and cook them for 3-4 minutes, then drain and cool them in ice water to maintain the bright green color.

    🥒Zucchini
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting Board
    🍲Pot

  5. Step 5/8

    In a blender, combine the zucchini, mint, grated Parmesan, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Add the extra virgin olive oil gradually and blend until creamy. Adjust with salt and pepper.

    🥒Zucchini
    🌿Fresh Mint
    🧀Grated Parmesan
    🌰Pine Nuts
    🍋Lemon Juice
    🫒Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    🧂Salt
    🌶️Pepper

  6. Step 6/8

    Cook the gnocchi until they float, then drain them gently.

    Gnocchi
    🍲Pot

  7. Step 7/8

    In a large pan, heat the zucchini and mint pesto. Add the gnocchi and gently mix to combine everything.

    Gnocchi
    Zucchini and Mint Pesto
    🍳Pan

  8. Step 8/8

    Garnish with a few fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. Enjoy!

    🌿Fresh Mint
    🧀Grated Parmesan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Grains, Spices, Vegetables, Herbs, Nuts, Oils, Fruits

Ingredients

Ricotta, Flour 00, Egg, Grated Parmesan, Salt, Pepper, Zucchini, Fresh Mint, Pine Nuts, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice

Allergens

Dairy, Gluten, Egg, Nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian

Calories

350 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 15g, Carbohydrates: 30g, Fat: 20g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 200mg, Iron: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 500IU, Vitamin C: 20mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Bowl, Knife, Cutting Board, Pot, Pan, Blender

Appliances

Stove, Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@maritoemoglie_incucina

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Lazio

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy

Flavors

Savory

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Covered), fridge : 3 days (Airtight container), freezer : 1 month (Airtight container)