A nourishing meal with zesty flavours, that makes a great alternative to pasta. Perfect for vegetarians also for a delicious dinner.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
GNOCCHI PREPARATION
- Pierce the potatoes with a fork and place on a salt-covered baking sheet.
- Bake for an hour or so until tender and fluffy inside. Remove from the oven and scoop out the flesh while hot.
- Mash with a potato masher or potato ricer until smooth and lump-free.
- Add the ricotta and egg yolks. Season and mix well.
- Add the flour bit by bit until it forms a smooth dough.
- Fold through the chopped basil and lemon zest.
- Roll the gnocchi mixture out into 3cm-5cm thick cylinders on a floured surface and cut into bite-sized squares.
