Ricotta Gnocchi with Leeks and Fava Beans

Ingredients for Ricotta Gnocchi with Leeks and Fava Beans

• 1 15- to 450g container whole-milk ricotta cheese or 425g fresh whole-milk ricotta cheese

• 1 small leek (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise

• 1 large egg

• 60g freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper

• 1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg

• 80g plain flour, plus additional for dredging

• 240ml shelled fresh fava beans or frozen double-peeled, thawed

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

• 12 fresh sage leaves

How to make Ricotta Gnocchi with Leeks and Fava Beans

Set large strainer lined with double-layer damp cheesecloth over large bowl. Place ricotta in prepared strainer; cover with plastic and refrigerate overnight. (If using fresh ricotta, skip this step.)

Cook leek in small pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain. Using hands, squeeze leek dry.

Mix ricotta, leek, egg, 80g Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in bowl. Stir in 80g flour. Cover and chill mixture at least 1 hour and up to 1 day. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place flour for dredging in flat bowl. For each gnocchi, shape 1 tablespoon ricotta mixtureinto ball, then drop into bowl of flour, tossing to coat. Transfer gnocchi to baking sheet. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap; chill.)

If using fresh fava beans, blanch in small saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes; transfer to bowl of ice water. Peel beans.

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fava beans and sage leaves. Sauté until butter browns, favas are tender, and sage leaves are crisp, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Working in 2 batches, add gnocchi and cook until tender and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to skillet with fava beans; toss to coat. When all gnocchi have been added to skillet, toss over medium heat to warm. Serve with Parmesan.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.