Creamy Ricotta Gnocchi

Gather all the necessary ingredients for this recipe.

To create the gnocchi, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated and have an even consistency. Next, add 1 cup of flour to the mixture and blend until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too dry, you can add additional flour as needed to achieve the right consistency.

Divide the dough into 3 or 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a rope, approximately 1/2 inch in thickness. Place the ropes on a lightly floured surface and cut them into 1-inch pieces. Arrange these gnocchi pieces on a lightly floured baking sheet, ready to be refrigerated until needed.

Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by heating olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until it becomes soft and fragrant, taking about 1 minute to achieve this. Then, add diced tomatoes and red pepper flakes; bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Allow it to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Finally, stir in some shredded basil and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.

While the sauce is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, which should take around 1-2 minutes. Remove the gnocchi from the water with a slotted spoon and drain them.

To assemble the dish, stir some cubed mozzarella cheese into the sauce until it's fully incorporated. Allow the heat of the sauce to soften but not melt the cheese.

Finally, place the cooked gnocchi in a serving bowl and spoon the sauce over them. Your dish is now ready to be enjoyed!