Ricotta Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce & Herb Oil

This 4-ingredient ricotta gnocchi with a really simple pomodoro sauce & herb oil is going to become your new best friend this holiday season. I’m using sweet, rich Mutti Cherry Tomatoes to create the most delicious dish! Plus, I’m introducing a Week of Christmas Giveaways!!

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi

We’re kicking off a full week of CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAYS here on The Original Dish, and I am so excited to get things started! This entire week we’ll be doing a different holiday giveaway each day, as a way to say thank you for all of your support this year! It’s such a wonderful time to give, so I wanted to fill your homes with some of my favorite things I use to create beautiful meals for the holidays.

First up… Mutti! My absolute favorite canned tomatoes. There is so much fresh, vibrant flavor packed into these little cans. They make any tomato-based dish extra bold and bursting with flavor.

Especially during these weeks leading up to Christmas, I make so many pasta dishes because honestly, it just seems like what everyone is craving! I created this easy ricotta gnocchi with pomodoro sauce using Mutti Cherry Tomatoes to add a fun, exciting new recipe to the mix this year.

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi

The ricotta gnocchi has a total of 4 ingredients, and is truly a breeze to whip up. I highly recommend you try this recipe if you’ve been dying to make gnocchi at home. You will absolutely love it.

And then there’s the pomodoro sauce. It’s classic, rich in flavor, and has a pop of sweetness from the cherry tomatoes. When tossed with the light, melt-in-your mouth gnocchi…it is perfection. The herb oil on top is just a fun touch and a really good way to add a little brightness to the dish. I hope you love it!!

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I cannot wait for this festive week ahead, so check back each day to stay on top of all the details. And for now… time for gnocchi!

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce & Herb Oil

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easy, 4-ingredient ricotta gnocchi with a classic pomodoro sauce & herb oil

serves: 4-6

  • Author: Kayla Howey

Ingredients

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Herb Oil

  • 12 sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 large rosemary sprig, stemmed and finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups packed parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • ½ cup + 1 tbsp olive oil

Pomodoro Sauce

  • olive oil, as needed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (14 oz) cans Mutti Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 large sprig of sage
  • 1 cup “pasta water” (from the gnocchi)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • kosher salt, as needed
  • freshly cracked black pepper, as needed

Ricotta Gnocchi

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (15 oz) tub whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)
  • shaved parmesan cheese, to garnish

Instructions

Herb Oil

  1. Combine the herbs and oil in a small bowl. Mix well.
  2. Let sit for 30 minutes at room temperature, or until ready to serve.

Pomodoro Sauce

  1. Heat a large, heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add enough olive oil to generously coat the bottom of the pan. Add the onions. Sauté for about 10-12 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized. Season with a pinch of salt.
  2. Stir in the garlic. Cook for another minute or so.
  3. Add the tomatoes and sprig of sage. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for about 25 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Discard the sage. Ladle the hot sauce into a blender and blend for 90 seconds until smooth. Transfer the sauce back to the pot. Keep warm if needed.
  5. Right before serving, whisk in 1 cup of “pasta water” from cooking the gnocchi (below) to loosen the sauce. Let cook over low heat for about 3 minutes. Stir in the butter and let melt.
  6. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Ricotta Gnocchi

  1. Meanwhile, as the sauce cooks, start the gnocchi by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the ricotta cheese until smooth. Then, whisk in the grated parmesan.
  3. Add the flour to the bowl. Use a wooden spoon to incorporate it. Do not over stir. Stop just when all of the flour is absorbed and the dough comes together. It will be rather sticky.
  4. Keep a bowl of flour to the side in order to continually dust your hands while rolling the gnocchi. Pinch off a small piece of dough, about a tablespoon or so, and gently roll between your palms to form a ball. Then, roll slightly back and forth to create a football shape. Place the gnocchi on a floured plate or sheet pan. Repeat with the remaining dough.
  5. Once all of the gnocchi have been formed, work in batches to boil them in the salted water. When the gnocchi float to the top, after about 3-3 ½ minutes, they’re done. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a plate.
  6. Save some of the cooking water to finish the pomodoro sauce (above).
  7. Gently toss the gnocchi with the sauce. Serve it with the herb oil over top, along with shaved parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.

Ricotta Gnocchi

[This post is sponsored by Mutti & Eataly. All opinions are my own, and I only support brands who I truly love and use!]

22 thoughts on “Ricotta Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce & Herb Oil

  1. I’ve always been intimidated to make gnocchi- this recipe looks delicious and is approachable. Can’t want to try!

    1. I hope you love it, Yasmin! Definitely approachable. The dough comes together in no time and then when rolling, they can be kind of rustic and free-form, which is totally perfect.

  2. I have got to try this. I’ve been looking for some holiday gathering meal ideas and this would be perfect. If sounds so crazy good

    1. Thanks so much, Lori! I absolutely agree it would be perfect for a holiday gathering. Definitely let me know if you try them out!

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