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Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Marjoram

Many wild-mushroom combinations work; buy three to four varieties. Chanterelle, oyster, maitake (hen-of-the-woods), brown beech, stemmed shiitake, and black trumpet mushrooms would all be delicious.

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms and MarjoramCraig Cutler

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

Gnocchi:

1 pound (about 2 1/4 cups) fresh ricotta cheese
1/2 cup to 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground black pepper

Sauce:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound assorted wild mushrooms, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
4 green onions; white and pale green parts finely chopped, dark green parts thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup (or more) low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for sprinkling
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves

Preparation

  1. For gnocchi:

    Step 1

    Place ricotta in strainer set over medium bowl. Chill until ricotta has texture of wet clay, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Mix ricotta, 1/2 cup flour, egg, and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl, adding more flour by tablespoonfuls until dough is slightly sticky (do not add more than 4 tablespoonfuls). Cover and chill 30 minutes.

    Step 3

    Sprinkle rimmed baking sheet generously with flour. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface. Cut into 4 equal pieces. Using hands, roll 1 piece on floured surface into 3/4-inch-wide log. Cut log crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Place gnocchi on prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Repeat with remaining dough. Cover gnocchi with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.

  2. For sauce:

    Step 4

    Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms; sauté until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Add chopped white and pale green parts of green onions. Sauté 1 minute. Add wine; stir until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    Step 5

    Working in 2 batches, add gnocchi to large pot of boiling salted water, stirring to prevent sticking. Boil until gnocchi rise to surface of water, then continue boiling until cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes longer. Using slotted spoon, transfer gnocchi to skillet with mushrooms. Add sliced dark green parts of green onions.

    Step 6

    Rewarm mushrooms with gnocchi and green onions over medium heat, adding more broth by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Remove from heat. Add 1/4 cup cheese, butter, and marjoram; stir until cheese and butter melt. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to plates and sprinkle with additional cheese.

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