Gnocchi Recipe With Cottage Cheese
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Active Time |
Total Time |
Serving |
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20 Mins |
2 Hrs |
6–8 |
This is not your typical gnocchi. Instead of relying entirely on potatoes, cottage cheese steps in to lighten the texture and add subtle richness. The result is softer, more delicate dumplings that don’t feel heavy or dense.
The key here isn’t complexity—it’s restraint. Overmix the dough or rush the process, and you’ll ruin the texture. Done right, these pillowy bites hold their shape, cook quickly, and work with almost any sauce you throw at them.
Ingredients
- 2 medium starchy potatoes (baked or boiled, then cooled)
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese (drained if watery)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup finely grated hard cheese (Parmesan or similar)
- 1 cup plain flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional but recommended)
- Black pepper to taste
- Butter or olive oil (for finishing)
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil
- Sauce of choice (Alfredo, tomato, or pesto)
Method
Step 1
Start by removing excess moisture from the cottage cheese. Let it sit in a sieve or press it lightly—skip this, and your dough will be too wet to handle properly.
Step 2
Cook the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash or grate them while still warm. Avoid overworking them—this is where most people mess up and end up with dense gnocchi.
Step 3
Combine potatoes, cottage cheese, egg yolks, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl. Mix gently until just combined, then add flour gradually until a soft dough forms.
Step 4
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide into portions. Roll each piece into ropes, then cut into small bite-sized pieces. Keep everything lightly floured so it doesn’t stick.
Step 5
Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Drop in the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface—this usually takes just a couple of minutes.
Step 6
Transfer directly into your sauce or toss in butter or olive oil. Finish with herbs and extra cheese. Serve immediately—these don’t hold well sitting around.
Nutritional Breakdown (Approximate, per serving)
Total servings: 6–8
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Protein: ~8 g
- Carbohydrates: ~24 g
- Fat: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
Recipe and Images credit “inspired by Delish*
