A little how-to and recipe on making ricotta gnocchi (gnocchi di ricotta) using our whole milk ricotta, as well as some perfection pondering. The answer is eluding me. There is this concept of grace I can't quite grasp. I can feel it, invading my chest cavity and taking up … [Read more...] about Ricotta Gnocchi: Finding Perfection Within Imperfections
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Ricotta Gnocchi
2 cups whole milk ricotta 2 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta and eggs. Stir in the grated parmesan. Add the flour and nutmeg slowly, stirring to incorporate as it is being added, … [Read more...] about Ricotta Gnocchi
Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Made by My Kids
In which we turn our homemade ricotta into a spinach-and-ricotta-filled lasagna with ground beef and a homemade tomato sauce. The recipe and method of which was created and carried out by the four kids in our family with some help from their mom. "A light exists in spring Not … [Read more...] about Spinach Ricotta Lasagna Made by My Kids
Spinach Ricotta Lasagna
3 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 56 ounces crushed tomatoes 12 ounces tomato paste 4 teaspoons dried basil 3 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 pound fresh spinach 1 pound ground beef 4 cups ricotta 2 eggs, … [Read more...] about Spinach Ricotta Lasagna