Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Cranberry & Ricotta Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce Recipe.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup dried cranberries, divided
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 TSP salt, divided
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2 TBSPs minced fresh sage
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/8 TSP white pepper

Recipe Instructions:

Finely chop 1/4 cup cranberries.
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, flour, Parmesan cheese, egg, 1/2 TSP salt and chopped cranberries; mix until blended.
On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough.
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.

Divide dough into 4 portions.
On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 3/4"-thick rope; cut into 3/4" pieces.
Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork.

In a Dutch oven, bring 4 qt.
water to a boil.
Cook gnocchi in batches 30-60 seconds or until they float.
Remove with a slotted spoon; keep warm.

In a large heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat 5 minutes.
Add sage; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until butter is golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Stir in walnuts, white pepper, and the remaining cranberries and salt.
Add gnocchi; stir gently to coat.

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