Ricotta Gnocchi w/ early peas and proscuitto

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 cups Low fat Ricotta Cheese1 cup whole wheat flour1 egg or 3tbsp liquid eggpinch of nutmeg2 ounces prosciutto, diced/chopped1 cup frozen early baby peas, thawed3 tbsp unsalted butter3 fresh sage leaves, chopped 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese
Directions
Combine ricotta (if it is watery, allow it to drain in a cheesecloth/coffee filter lined colander in the refrigerator for a couple hours) with egg, nutmeg, and up to 1 cup of flour -add a little flour at a time and continue till dough is soft and sticky.

Use 2 teaspoons (flatware, not measuring spoons) to form gnocchi: Scoop up a rounded teaspoon of batter, then use second spoon to scoop mixture off spoon and into salted boiling water. Adjust heat to a simmer. When gnocchi floats to the top and is slightly firm to the touch, about 3-4 minutes. Remove using a slotted spoon.

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring, until butter turns golden brown. (If butter gets too dark, it will be bitter.) Remove from heat and add sage. Add gnocchi, peas and diced prosciutto and coat. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.

Makes 6 side servings or 4 main dish servings.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIERAE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 256.9
  • Total Fat: 12.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 52.6 mg
  • Sodium: 441.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 18.0 g

Member Reviews
  • ALIFIT
    Next time I'm draining the ricotta, as I thought the gnocchi could have been more firm. This is a VERY filling meal - hubby and I both ate much less than I expected, but were full and satisfied. - 12/17/07