Mascarpone and Lemon Gnocchi with Butter Thyme Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 669
- Total Fat
- 55
- Saturated Fat
- 32
- Carbohydrates
- 25
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 21
- Cholesterol
- 244
- Sodium
- 739
- Total: 45 min
- Active: 45 min
Ingredients
Gnocchi:
1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmesan
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Zest of 2 large lemons
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus extra for forming the gnocchi
Sauce:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup shaved Pecorino Romano cheese
Directions
- For the gnocchi: Combine the mascarpone cheese, Parmesan, salt, nutmeg, lemon zest, egg and egg yolk in a bowl. Beat together using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Gradually beat in the flour until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- Sprinkle a pie pan or rimmed baking sheet with flour. Drop 1-teaspoon-size pieces of dough into the pie pan using 2 small spoons. Shake the pan gently to cover the dough with flour. Gently roll the pieces of dough into oval shapes.
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a simmer.
- For the sauce: Meanwhile, cook the butter and salt in a heavy medium skillet until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the thyme leaves. Set aside.
- Carefully add the gnocchi, in batches, to the simmering water. The gnocchi should sink and then float to the top. As soon as the gnocchi begin to float, cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to the hot thyme butter in the skillet using a slotted spoon. Toss to coat.
- Spoon the gnocchi and butter sauce into shallow bowls. Top with the Pecorino Romano and serve.