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Garlic, Lemon Pan Fried Gnocchi with Basil Ricotta

Pan Fried Gnocchi recipe
Western Star butter recipes
Recipe By: 
Western Star
westernstarbutter.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
5 minutes
Cook Time: 
12 minutes
Serves: 
4

Ingredients

  • 2 sprigs basil, shredded
  • 200g Perfect Italiano Ricotta
  • 500g gnocchi
  • 150g Western Star Original Salted Butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 40g pine nuts
  • 1 sprig parsley & thyme, chopped
  • 1 lemon (zest & juice)
  • 100g spinach
  • Salt & pepper


Method

  1. In a bowl combine the basil and ricotta, check seasoning
  2. Cook gnocchi according to packet instructions, strain and allow to dry for a moment
  3. Heat a large pan over a medium heat, add 1/2 the Western Star butter, garlic, onion, pine nuts and gnocchi to the pan, and caramelise for 5 minutes on all sides
  4. Add the chopped herbs, lemon zest, spinach and remaining Western Star butter, then increase heat for 1 minute
  5. Remove the pan from heat, and season with salt and pepper
  6. Serve the gnocchi with a generous sprinkle of Perfect Italiano Parmesan, dollops of the basil ricotta combination and a squeeze of lemon

Links
[1] https://westernstarbutter.com.au/