Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms
Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms highlights tender dumplings in a light, earthy broth punctuated by sweet green peas and aromatic garlic. The morels lend a woodsy depth that complements the delicate ricotta, creating a balanced, spring-forward bite. Serve this elegant dish for a special dinner or as a refined side when fresh peas are at their peak.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Process the ricotta, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a food processor until smooth.
- 2
Add the flour and blend until the batter is smooth and semi-stiff.
- 3
Transfer the gnocchi batter to a bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Sauté the mushrooms in the hot oil until soft and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- 7
Add the vegetable broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer; stir in the peas.
- 8
Cook until the peas are soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
- 11
Working in batches, drop spoonfuls of the ricotta batter into the boiling water.
- 12
Return the water to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
- 13
Transfer the gnocchi to ice water to stop the cooking, then drain and reserve.
- 14
Repeat with the remaining batter.
- 15
Combine the gnocchi and mushroom sauce in a saucepan and cook until heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Calories 331.62 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 16.51 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 33.78 g 12%
- Total Fat 14.11 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.74 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High --
- Cholesterol 155.66 mg High 52%
- Sodium 524.61 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 3.58 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.58 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 217.48 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 400.46 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 256.66 mcg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin C 8.56 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.67 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Eggs, Green Peas, and Ground Nutmeg. Each serving provides about 331.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Eggs, Green Peas, Ground Nutmeg, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 331.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 15 steps.
- Is Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms healthy?
- Pillowy Ricotta Gnocchi with Peas and Morel Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 331.62 calories and 16.51 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 524.61 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.74 g (34% 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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