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Farro Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for Farro Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream. A dish that combines the Italian tradition of gnocchi with the savory and rich taste of Parmesan.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 250 g farro flour
  • 1 egg
  • Salt to taste
  • Nutmeg to taste (optional)
  • 200 g Parmesan (to grate)
  • 150 ml cooking cream
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh sage (a few leaves)
  • Butter to taste

Preparation

  1. Start by cooking the potatoes. Wash and boil the potatoes with their skins in a pot with plenty of salted water until they become soft. Once cooked, drain them, peel them, and mash them while still hot using a potato ricer or vegetable press until you obtain a smooth mixture.

  2. Add the egg, a pinch of salt, and nutmeg (if you like) to the mashed potatoes. Then gradually incorporate the farro flour until you obtain a smooth, non-sticky dough. If necessary, adjust with more flour.

  3. Flour a work surface and take a portion of the dough. Roll it with your hands to form ropes about 2 cm in diameter, then cut these into small pieces about 2 cm long to form the gnocchi. If desired, you can roll each gnocchi on a fork or a gnocchi board to create the typical ridges.

  4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi in small batches. They will be ready when they rise to the surface, which usually happens in a few minutes. Drain them with a slotted spoon.

  5. For the Parmesan cream, heat the cooking cream in a small saucepan and add the grated Parmesan. Let the cheese melt completely, stirring continuously to prevent sticking, until you obtain a smooth cream. Season with black pepper to taste.

  6. In a large skillet, melt a few knobs of butter and toss the gnocchi until lightly golden. Add the Parmesan cream and stir gently to coat the gnocchi evenly.

  7. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh sage leaves and, if desired, an extra grating of Parmesan.

Interesting Facts

Farro is an ancient grain valued for its nutritional properties. Using farro flour in gnocchi gives the dish a rustic note and unique flavor, while also making it slightly different from classic potato gnocchi.

If you want an extra touch, you can toast some pine nuts in a pan and sprinkle them over the gnocchi before serving; they will add a pleasant crunch.