Ricotta Dumplings

Handmade soft ricotta dough dumplings served in a fresh garlic and chilli tomato sauce with basil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 585.5 kcals 2342.1 kcals
Carbohydrates 49.1 grams 196.5 grams
Fat 34.6 grams 138.2 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
225
g
3
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
30
g
Parmesan
freshly grated
GrainsCereals
200
g
00 Flour
plus extra for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
3
cloves
Garlic
peeled and cut into thick slices
1
handful
Basil
leaves only
OilsFats
90
ml
Olive Oil
6 tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Chilli
sliced
800
g
Plum Tomatoes
tinned, each chopped in half

Steps

  • Mix flour, ricotta, egg yolks, parmesan, nutmeg, and seasoning in a bowl to form a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Roll dough into long sausages and cut into 2cm dumplings.
  • Boil dumplings in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Fry garlic and chilli in olive oil for one minute in a separate pan.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the halved plum tomatoes.
  • Simmer the tomato sauce for five minutes on the heat.
  • Transfer dumplings into the sauce using a slotted spoon.
  • Serve the dumplings garnished with fresh basil leaves.