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Beet Ricotta Gnocchi

These are fluffy, cozy little pillows of pink pasta goodness. Gnocchi does not just below to the potato and this recipe proves it. It's bright pink, so easy and so fun to make!
Prep Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time:26 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Keyword: beets, gnocchi, pasta, ricotta
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 180 grams beets
  • 1 large egg
  • 55 grams ricotta
  • 180 grams flour plus more for kneading
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 small handful parsley leaves
  • 3-4 sprigs of dill
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • 1/2 lemon for juice
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Clean and trim off the ends of the beets. Wrap them in foil and roast at 375F for 45-50 minutes or until they are tender.
  • Let the beets cool slightly before adding them to a blender with the egg. Blend until smooth.
  • In a bowl, combine the beet purée, the ricotta, the flour and the salt. Begin mixing with your hand until a rough, soft dough forms.
  • Move this dough onto a floured surface and lightly knead it for 1-2 minutes, just enough to form a ball.
  • Wrap the ball in cling wrap and let it rest for 15-20 minutes. Then cut the ball into 4 pieces and roll them out into long tubes. Cut the tubes into 1' pieces to create gnocchi.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt the water and add the gnocchi. Cook until the gnocchi float to the top, about 5-6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the pot, and then reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  • Drain the pot, then return it to low heat. Add back the gnocchi, then add the parmesan, pasta water and lemon juice. Season to taste. Toss in the parsley and dill and give a quick stir before serving.
  • Garnish with more parmesan and herbs and serve warm :)