# Gnocchi with Ricotta in Tomato Sauce

Recipe by [Inès Lambert](https://fridge.menu/en/u/ineslambert)

Soft ricotta gnocchi in a simple tomato sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil.

Servings: 4 · Cook 40 min · Pasta

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 250 g [Ricotta](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ricotta)
- 70 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- 170 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 1 pcs [Egg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- [Nutmeg](https://fridge.menu/en/i/nutmeg) — to taste
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- 500 g Tomato passata
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — to taste
- 1/2 pcs [Shallot](https://fridge.menu/en/i/shallot)
- [Oregano](https://fridge.menu/en/i/oregano) — to taste
- [Basil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/basil) — to taste

### for serving

- [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan) — to taste

## Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, then add the Parmesan and egg. Season with nutmeg and salt.
2. Add the flour and mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
3. Knead the mixture by hand, first in the bowl, then transfer it to a lightly floured work surface.
4. Shape a small block of dough, roll out thin ropes about 1 cm thick and cut into smaller pieces.
5. Dust the work surface and the gnocchi with flour so they don't stick together.
6. Fry the finely chopped shallot in olive oil, add the tomato passata, and season with salt and oregano.
7. Simmer the sauce. (12 min)
8. Bring a pot of water to the boil, salt it, and cook the gnocchi.
9. When the gnocchi float to the surface, drain them and transfer to the finished sauce.
10. Stir, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and fresh basil leaves.
11. Plate up and serve.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/ricotta-gnocchi-in-tomato-sauce-69wz0ws9

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