Food n' Focus - Food, Travel, Photography

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Salad
    • Soup and Stews
    • View All Recipes
  • Travel
  • Services
  • Press
  • About
  • Contact

Get our seasonal cookbook FREE! when you sign up for email updates

Home / feat. Pasta / Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce
Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce

Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyTuesdayValentine #CollectiveBias

Well, it’s February. And that can only mean one thing: Valentine’s Day. I’ve never really been big on the holiday but I find it to be a good excuse to do something special with your loved ones. In my mind, you don’t have to do anything expensive. I really like to use this holiday as a way to spend some extra quality time in the kitchen with my hubby preparing a delicious meal together. Usually we like to get hands on with some sort of pasta or my other favorite. Ricotta Gnudi.

Don’t get me wrong, I would love to get diamonds and pearls on this holiday, but I really like to just use it to show those around me that I love them. I love the idea of a simple card to write a few special words for my husband, my mom and my niece. Because let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to receive a nice little card in their mailbox to feel special? I like to turn to American Greetings cards to help me find the perfect message for those around me and making a meaningful connection. I picked up some nice cards and a festive gift bag at my local CVS. What are some of the ways that you connect with those that you love on Valentine’s Day?

Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro SauceRicotta Gnudi with Pomodoro SauceAmerican Greetings is offering up some fun printables this Valentine’s Day that can help get you in the mood! I put their festive wallpaper on my computer so that every time I turn on my computer to work, a bright and fun image welcomes me to my day! You can get your own Valentine’s Day printables including desktop wallpapers, printable calendars, printable shopping lists with tear-off love notes and a printable Valentine’s Day quote right here.

Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce

Back to our recipe…This Ricotta Gnudi is easy to make and is paired with a simple tomato sauce to compliment the cheesy flavors. I love serving this dish with a side of warm crusty bread and a glass of red win for my friends that are over 21! Grab your honey and turn Valentine’s Day this year into a romantic date-night at home. And if you have kids, get them involved too!

Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be fancy. Get prepared with some fun printables and pick up an American Greetings card for your loved ones.

5.0 from 1 reviews
Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce
 
Print
Author: April | Food n' Focus
Serves: 4 to 6
Ingredients
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese, whole milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • Semolina flour, for dusting
  • For the sauce:
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • Kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Prepare the sauce: Pulse tomatoes with juices in a blender to form a coarse purée. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add tomato purée and sugar and season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently until sauce is slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. Combine the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, olive oil, eggs and 1 teaspoon salt with a whisk in a large mixing bowl. Add the all-purpose flour in 3 parts, stirring with a rubber spatula.
  4. Bring the dough together in a ball and cut off one-quarter of it. Dust the work surface with all-purpose flour to prevent sticking, and roll the cut-off piece of dough into a dowel shape about ⅝ inch in diameter. Cut the dowel into ⅝-inch pieces. Dust some parchment paper with semolina flour and place the gnocchi on it to prevent sticking. Repeat with the rest of the dough, quarter by quarter.
  5. Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water for 2 minutes. Serve tossed with a bit of the Pomodoro Tomato Sauce. Alternatively, you can freeze the uncooked gnocchi for up to 2 weeks.
3.4.3177

Ricotta Gnudi with Pomodoro Sauce

Share this:

  • Tweet

feat. Pasta// Italian// Pasta5 Comments

Subscribe

« Buffalo Chicken Taquitos
Grilled Spicy Rum Wings »

Comments

  1. Elizabeth Rishel says

    February 2, 2017 at 9:16 am

    This looks delicious! You picked out the perfect cards also!

    Reply
    • Food n' Focus says

      February 3, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Thank you! My husband really loves Frozen 😛

      Reply
  2. Carrie @ourpotluckfamily says

    February 2, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    This recipe looks phenomenal. If there were some way for you to pass a dish through your computer screen to me, I’d grab it immediately. Thanks so much for sharing! #client

    Reply
    • Food n' Focus says

      February 3, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Thanks! They were really delicious!

      Reply
  3. Heather Brummett says

    February 3, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    What a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner idea! I love that they offer so many card options and that computer background is the cutest! -client

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Rate this recipe:  

Want more delicious recipes?

CUISINE: Recipes for the Season

Download free when you sign up for email updates

Welcome to Food n’ Focus!

Hi! I’m April: food and travel lover, wine enthusiast, ice cream obsessed and the vision behind the Food n’ Focus! I just returned from a year in Europe and am sharing all of my adventures and recipes right here! Read More…

Top Posts

  • White Cheddar Shortbread Bites
    White Cheddar Shortbread Bites
  • Pear and Ginger Ice Cream
    Pear and Ginger Ice Cream
  • The Best Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe
    The Best Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe
  • Tiramisu Brownies
    Tiramisu Brownies
  • Authentic Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce
    Authentic Halal Cart-Style Chicken and Rice With White Sauce

Instagram

foodnfocus

Food 🍝 Travel ✈️ Photography 📷
#california #foodblogger #travel
🌐 Current location: USA 🇺🇸
👇🏻For recipes & travel guides, click this link:

April | Food & Travel Blogger
Spending my Valentine’s weekend with this beauti Spending my Valentine’s weekend with this beautiful and delicious salad. How about you? #cobbsalads #valentinespecial❤️ #avocadolover #saladsofinstagram #tomatoes🍅 #bluecheese #saturdaymood #foodblogging #lovesalad
Today we took a little day trip to the coast to tr Today we took a little day trip to the coast to try and spot some migrating whales. On our way, we stopped at this cypress lined road to snap a few pics of the gorgeous arch they were creating! And yes, we did spot some whales 🐳 #cypresstrees #californiadreaming #daytripping #mothernature #cypresstreetunnel #treesofinstagram #californiaadventure #treeline
KE-TO-GEN-IC - That's a mouthful! You may have hea KE-TO-GEN-IC - That's a mouthful! You may have heard about the keto diet before and you're probably wondering what the heck it actually is! Today on the blog I teamed up with @raleys and I'm serving up a beginner's guide to keto so you can decide for yourself if its right for you! There's also a delicious recipe for you to try! 🥗 😍 Tap the link in my bio for more info -> @foodnfocus #cauliflowerrecipes #ketoweightloss #ketofriendly #steakdinner #beefitswhatsfordinner #mexicanfood #healthycook #newyearnewstart #ketolove #raleys
You can turn hummus into a meal with this deliciou You can turn hummus into a meal with this delicious Mediterranean Hummus Plate! I love making this when I'm looking for a meatless meal or it's a great appetizer for guests. Tap the link in my bio for more info -> @foodnfocus⁣
⁣
⁣
#droolclub #f52gram #thekitchn #sweetmagazine #tastespotting #forkfeed #foodgawker #kitchenbowl #bhgfood #buzzfeast #DinnerIdeas #Dinner_Time #Dinners #DinnerTonight #DinnerTable #FoodPhotographyProps #FoodPhotography101 #PhotographyFood #VegetarianEats #VegetarianMeals #VegetarianRecipe
The endless poppy fields in France were one of my The endless poppy fields in France were one of my favorite things to photograph. I have already been planning my post-pandemic return to this amazing country and seeking out these vibrant flowers will be high on my list! ✈ 🌎#frenchcountryside #postcardsfromtheworld #goexplore #wanderlust #travelbug #wonderfulplaces #Globetrotter #NextDestination #LetsTravel #HappyTraveller #TravelTips #TheBestDestinations #TravelInspiration #TravelJunkie #WorldExplorer
I decided to 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 put some I decided to 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 put some pictures on my wall after 8 months in my townhouse. After much deliberation I decided to go with a Paris theme including this shot. If I can't travel to Paris right now, I might as well sit on my couch and daydream about it! #daydream #travelfrance #Paris #covid2021 #super_france #arcdetriomphe #parisfrance #travelfrance #frencharchitecture #parisianstyle #travelbloggerlife #artistsoninstagram
I know that a lot of us are turning our attention I know that a lot of us are turning our attention to salad, but it's still January and soup is still in season! My absolute favorite soup is Chicken Tortilla and I've got the perfect recipe on the blog! This soup uses rotisserie chicken making it super easy to prepare. Don't forget all of the delicious toppings: tortilla strips, cheese and avocado! 🥑🧀🥘 Tap the link in my bio for more info -> @foodnfocus
Was your new year's resolution to eat more salad? Was your new year's resolution to eat more salad? 🥗 I've got plenty of tasty salad recipes over on the blog including this Coconut Kale Chicken Salad that's loaded with delicious chicken, roasted sweet potatoes and quinoa, perfect for lunch. Want more salad inspiration? Head on over to the blog ➡ https://foodnfocus.com/category/salad
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲! Have you all taken the time to write down your resolutions for 2021? ::𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘴:: I'm hoping that 2021 brings less pandemics, new adventures, more wine and blue skies ahead! I'm guessing more of us are on the same page with these requests. ⁣
⁣
What are some of your new year's resolutions for yourself?⁣
Tell me below 👇👇

#winelovers #newyearnewme #celebratetheseason #resolutions2021 #lifegoalsinspirations #celebrate2021 #2021goals #winewisdom #covidkindness
I guess I’ll get on the Top 9 of 2020 bandwagon! I guess I’ll get on the Top 9 of 2020 bandwagon! This year was nothing short of crazy, and in the midst of COVID we sold our home and moved out to California! I’m actually thankful for this move because even without being able to travel this year our move presented a world of new adventures! Here’s to a better 2021 filled with more adventures, less pandemics and getting back to travel! 🥂🎉 #topnine #top9of2020 #newyearseve #celebrating #2021goals #happynewyear2021 #californiadreaming #californian #anniversarycelebration #movetocalifornia #relocation #theamericanclub
The lack of travel this year has me feeling a litt The lack of travel this year has me feeling a little stir crazy so I'm thankful that my move to California has made it easy to take quick trips to some amazing places! I had the chance to visit Sonoma and Napa a couple of weeks ago and I'm talking all about how to spend 24 hours in Napa and Sonoma on the blog today! 🍷🍾 From @domainecarneros to @opusonewinery, you can certainly find something within your taste and budget. Get all of the details on the blog today! #sonoma #winecountry #napacalifornia #wineanddine #covidtravel #californiawinery #winetasting #winesofinstagram #winenight #travelblogger #wineblogger #californiared #foodblogger #foodandwine #winewednesday #sparklingwine
Be honest - How many Christmas cookies have you ea Be honest - How many Christmas cookies have you eaten so far this week? Are you getting tired of them yet? Maybe you should change things up and pair them with your wine for an entirely new experience! I've got The Best Holiday Cookie and Wine Pairings on the blog this week and it'll help you work your way through all of those holiday cookies throughout this month! Get all of the details here 👉 https://foodnfocus.com/desserts/the-best-holiday-cookie-and-wine-pairings
Load More... Follow on Instagram

More Pasta

Creamy Paprika Chicken Stroganoff

Creamy Paprika Chicken Stroganoff

Parmesan Caesar Tortellini Salad

Parmesan Caesar Tortellini Salad

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Skillet Macaroni and Cheese

Sausage & Meatball Lasagna

Sausage & Meatball Lasagna

Green Enchilada Chicken Pasta

Green Enchilada Chicken Pasta

All Pasta

More Travel

How to Spend 24 Hours in Napa & Sonoma

How to Spend 24 Hours in Napa & Sonoma

Unique Gift Ideas For The Home Chef

Unique Gift Ideas For The Home Chef

Best Date Ideas in Milwaukee

Best Date Ideas in Milwaukee

Scottish Highlands Whisky Tour

Scottish Highlands Whisky Tour

Le Marais Food Tour in Paris

Le Marais Food Tour in Paris

All Travel

Copyright © 2021 · Food n' Focus