Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings
Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings are tender, pillowy bites with a gentle richness from Parmigiano-Reggiano and a whisper of nutmeg. Fresh basil brightens the flavor, while lemon juice adds a clean finish. Serve for a light dinner or as an elegant starter when you want something delicate yet satisfying.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 32
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the basil and cook uncovered until just wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking. Drain. Squeeze very dry and chop finely.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup flour, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, and nutmeg. Add the basil, white pepper, and salt; mix until the gnudi mixture is well combined.
- 3
Dust your hands with the remaining 1/4 cup flour and shape the gnudi mixture into small balls.
- 4
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lemon juice. Boil the gnudi in batches until they float to the surface, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Calories 365.79 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 24.16 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 28.95 g 11%
- Total Fat 16.61 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 7.58 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.13 g High --
- Cholesterol 156.33 mg High 52%
- Sodium 378.13 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.73 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 610.48 mg Good Source 47%
- Iron 5.82 mg Good Source 32%
- Potassium 549.07 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 425.7 mcg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin C 20.9 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.57 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Fresh Basil, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 365.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Fresh Basil, Ground Nutmeg, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 365.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings healthy?
- Ricotta Gnudi Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 365.79 calories and 24.16 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 378.13 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.58 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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