# Roman-Style Semolina Gnocchi with Parmesan

Recipe by [Kofi Asante](https://fridge.menu/en/u/kofiasante)

Creamy semolina discs baked with butter and cheese, finished under the grill — a classic Roman first course.

Servings: 4 · Prep 30 min · Cook 50 min · Pasta

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 1 l [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 250 g [Semolina](https://fridge.menu/en/i/semolina)
- 100 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 2 pcs [Egg yolk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/egg-yolk)
- 30 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 20 g Pecorino Romano
- [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — to taste
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste
- [Sage](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sage) — to taste

## Steps

1. Pour the milk into a large saucepan and bring to the boil with half of the butter, salt and nutmeg.
2. Pour in the semolina in a thin stream, whisking quickly with a hand whisk.
3. Keep cooking on a low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
4. Add the lightly beaten egg yolks.
5. Add the Parmesan, mix well and remove from the heat.
6. Spread the still-hot mixture onto a sheet of baking paper.
7. Shape it into a cylinder, rolling it up in the paper to about 5 cm in diameter.
8. Leave to cool for about 30 minutes, then slice. (30 min)
9. Arrange the gnocchi in a buttered baking dish, overlapping the slices slightly.
10. Drizzle with melted butter, add a few knobs of butter, the Pecorino and sage leaves.
11. Bake the gnocchi at 180°C for about 20 minutes, switching on the grill for the last few minutes. (20 min)
12. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

Published 2026-10-10

https://fridge.menu/en/r/gnocchi-alla-romana-el2m1sjy

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