Not to be confused with the traditional potato gnocchi, gnocchi alla Romana are semolina dumplings, baked with cheese and butter. In this recipe, pancetta is added to the mix for a tastier version of this classical Roman dish.
Ingredients
- 1 quart milk
- 5 tablespoons butter, divided
- salt to taste
- 1 ½ cups fine semolina flour
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 ¼ cups grated Grana Padano cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 1 (3 ounce) package pancetta bacon, diced
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Combine milk, 1/4 cup butter, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk semolina into boiling milk, mixing well to prevent lumps. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Add egg yolks, 1 cup Grana Padano, and Gruyere cheese; stir well.
Step 2
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pancetta until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir pancetta into semolina mixture.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 1/2 teaspoon butter.
Step 4
Spread semolina mixture onto 1 of the prepared baking sheets, about 1/2-inch thick. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
Cut small disks out of cooled semolina using a juice glass or cookie cutter. Place the disks onto the other prepared baking sheet, slightly overlapping the disks. Sprinkle the remaining Grana Padano cheese over disks and dot with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon butter.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until gnocchi are nicely crisp and golden, about 20 minutes.
Cook’s Notes:
You can easily prepare the gnocchi in advance, refrigerate or freeze, and bake at the last minute.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 423 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat32g | 41% |
Saturated Fat18g | 92% |
Cholesterol190mg | 63% |
Sodium789mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber0g | 0% |
Total Sugars12g | |
Protein22g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium579mg | 45% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium451mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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