Roman Gnocchi

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

Roman Gnocchi offers a rich, cheesy flavor with a tender semolina texture, perfect for comforting meals and elegant dinners alike.

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. butter
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 pt. milk
  • 5 oz. fine semolina
  • 5 oz. grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Put 3 ounces of butter, salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg in the milk and bring to a boil.
  2. Pour in the semolina, whisking all the time, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat, and, still whisking energetically, incorporate 4 ounces of the Parmesan and the beaten egg.
  4. Pour the mixture into a flat, buttered dish or tin in a layer about 1/2-inch deep.
  5. Dip fingers in cold water and pat the semolina flat to make an even layer.
  6. When it is cold, cut into rounds with a cutter or a glass 2 1/2 inches in diameter or into squares with a knife.
  7. Flour the utensil after each operation and arrange the gnocchi, overlapping each other, in a buttered gratin dish.
  8. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan and melted butter, then brown in the oven.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

655 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.8g 30% DV
Total Fat 39.7g 51% DV
Carbs 61g 22% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 12.6g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10131mg 100% DV
Potassium 438mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 146mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 4.7mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 411.5mg 32% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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