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Seared Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Truffle Butter

Seared Ricotta Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms and Truffle Butter
Recipe Date:
October 11, 2024
Serving Size:
4
Cook Time:
03:00:00
Difficulty:
Medium
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
This recipe transforms the humble gnocchi into a decadent dish that's sure to impress. Starting with homemade ricotta gnocchi, each piece is seared to perfection, offering a delightful contrast between its crispy exterior and soft, pillowy interior. The gnocchi is then paired with a selection of wild mushrooms and sautéed until golden and fragrant. The dish is brought together with a rich and creamy truffle butter sauce, adding an unmistakable depth of flavor that makes each bite more memorable than the last. Whether it's a dinner party or a cozy night in, this dish promises to transport your taste buds to culinary heaven.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Ricotta Cheese, strained
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
  • 1 1/2 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Assorted Mushrooms, roasted
  • 1/4 cup Truffle Butter
  • Kosher Salt, to taste
  • Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • Minced Chives, as needed for garnish
Directions

For the Gnocchi:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large mixing bowl, combine both cheeses, olive oil, and eggs and season generously with salt and pepper. Combine with a whisk, then add the flour in 3 batches, stirring with a rubber spatula until the dough just comes together. Turn out onto a floured surface and divide into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a dowel shape about 5/8” in diameter, then cut into 5/8” long pieces. Transfer to a sheet tray dusted with some flour while you finish rolling all the dough. Once the gnocchi are all rolled and cut, cook in the boiling water for about 2 minutes, or until it floats to the top. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid, then drain the gnocchi and shock it in ice water to stop cooking. Drain completely, then toss with olive oil and lay on a flat tray. Allow the gnocchi to dry on a flat tray in the refrigerator for 2 hours. This can be done up to 3 days in advance; just store the gnocchi in a covered container in the refrigerator until it is ready to use.

 

To Finish:

 

Set a large, preferably non-stick pan over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the gnocchi and sauté until golden brown. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook until heated through. Add truffle butter and ½ cup of the reserved pasta cooking liquid and bring to a simmer, continuing to swirl the pan to emulsify the sauce. Cook until the gnocchi are coated in a velvety, buttery sauce. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and toss with fresh minced chives. Plate and serve immediately, with more grated parmesan cheese on the side.