Ingredients
– 2 cups whole milk
– 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 3/4 cups fine semolina flour
– 2 egg yolks
– 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
– 5 basil leaves, chopped (optional)
– 1 cup Parmesan cheese for mixing
– 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese for topping
– About 2 cups marinara sauce for the baking dish
Instructions
1-First, prepare all necessary ingredients by measuring out the semolina, milk, grated cheese, butter, egg yolks, and salt for a smooth workflow.
2-In a saucepan, heat the milk with a pinch of salt until just simmering, then gradually whisk in the semolina to avoid lumps.
3-Continue stirring over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 7-10 minutes, forming a dense dough that will become the base of your gnocchi.
4-Remove from heat and stir in the butter, grated Parmesan, and egg yolks quickly to combine for a creamy consistency.
5-Spread the dough evenly onto a buttered baking tray and let it cool and set for about 30 minutes.
6-Once set, cut the dough into round discs using a cookie cutter or glass, then layer them in a buttered baking dish with marinara sauce at the bottom for added flavor.
7-Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and arrange the discs overlapping slightly in the dish.
8-Dot with the remaining butter, sprinkle with chopped basil, Parmesan, and Pecorino cheeses on top, then bake for 20 minutes until the cheese melts and browns slightly.
9-Broil on high for 5 minutes to get that golden, crispy finish, and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
Last Step:
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🧂 Use fine semolina flour instead of all-purpose flour for authentic texture and flavor.
⏳ The broiling step creates a crispy golden top for a pleasant texture contrast.
🍅 Serving with extra marinara sauce adds flavor and moisture to the dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling and chilling time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal (estimated)
- Sugar: 6 g (estimated)
- Sodium: 400 mg (estimated)
- Fat: 15 g (estimated)
- Saturated Fat: 8 g (estimated)
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g (estimated)
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g (estimated)
- Fiber: 2 g (estimated)
- Protein: 10 g (estimated)
- Cholesterol: 85 mg (estimated)