Prep Time::30 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::45 mins
Servings::4
Yield::4 servings
Ingredients
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1 pound fresh basil, stems removed
1 cup ricotta cheese
¾ cup all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt, or more to taste
½ lemon, juiced (Optional)
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add basil and cook uncovered until just wilted, about 1 minute. Immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain. Squeeze very dry and finely chop.
Mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup flour, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add basil, white pepper, and salt; mix until gnudi mixture is well-combined.
Dust your hands with remaining 1/4 cup flour and form gnudi mixture into small balls.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add lemon juice. Boil gnudi in batches until they float to the top of the water, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
Cook’s Note
The boiling water may require skimming and you may need to add additional water.
Basil may brown as it boils so don't be surprised if the water turns slightly brown. The gnudi do not turn brown, just the water.