Layered Gnocchi

Submitted by Northern_Reflectionz

"I adapted this Italian dish, and it has become a family favorite"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1 1⁄2 cups thin white sauce, heated
• 1 cup tomato sauce, heated
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 pinch salt

• White sauce

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk

directions

1. Mix ricotta, potatoes, eggs, parmesan and salt. Add flour. Mix. Chill one hour.
2. Pinch small pieces of dough the size of a thumb. Drop pieces of dough in boiling salted water. Cook 8 minutes Drain.
3. Place half of gnocchi in a baking dish. Add half of mozarella cheese, white sauce, paprika and tomato sauce. Repeat with second layer.
4. (To make white sauce: Melt butter. Stir in flour. Slowly pour in milk and beat over heat until it forms a thin sauce).
5. Bake 20 mins 375°F.

Reviews

[Vicki Kaye]

This was a very fun recipe to make. Like playing! And very tasty--pure comfort food. I thought it might need a touch more flavor, however. Next time I think I'll try a spaghetti sauce with seasonings, mushrooms or something like that in place of the tomato sauce. Thanks for sharing!