SERVES 4  I   DIFFICULTY Easy

COOK TIME 5  I  PREP TIME 30

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh ricotta
• 1 cup grated parmesan
• 2 extra-large eggs
• 1/2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
• 2 tbsp basil leaves finely chopped
• 1 cup plain flour
• salt & pepper
• 500 g Napolitana pasta sauce

To Serve

• baby basil leaves

Method

1. Line a sieve with kitchen paper and drain ricotta, pressing down gently with extra kitchen paper, to help absorb any additional moisture.
2. In a large mixing bowl combine ricotta, ¾ cup parmesan, yolks, zest, basil, salt and pepper, stirring until well combined. Add flour and gently knead mixture to a smooth dough, on a clean lightly floured surface.
3. Evenly divide dough into four pieces and roll each into 2cm wide sausages, dusting with extra flour.  Lay sausages side by side and using a knife cut gnocchi into 2cm pieces.
4. To shape gnocchi, use a fork to create grooves on one side and an indent on the other, to help the sauce coat the gnocchi.
5. Heat napolitana pasta sauce in a large saucepan, over a medium heat.
6. To cook gnocchi, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a gentle boil. Carefully place gnocchi in water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until gnocchi floats to the top. Using a slotted spoon remove gnocchi from pan and add to sauce, tossing gently to coat.
7. To serve, sprinkle over basil leaves and remaining parmesan.