Name: Cheat's Ricotta Gnocchi Dough
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (360g) fresh ricotta; 1 cup (80g) finely grated Parmesan; 1 cup (150g) plain (all-purpose) flour; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt flakes; Cracked black pepper

Use this recipe to make Simple Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi. For the best results, buy fresh full-cream ricotta. It's available at delicatessens and the deli counter of supermarkets.

Tip

This dough should be a little sticky to work with. Keep some extra flour on-hand for dusting when it comes time to shape and slice the gnocchi.

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