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Low carb gnocchi in a plate

Keto Gnocchi

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 459kcal

Ingredients

Gnocchi:

  • 2 Ounces Mozzarella* shredded
  • 2 Ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup Almond Flour
  • 1 Egg

Brown Butter Sauce (optional):

  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter cut into thirds
  • 20 pieces Sage Leaves
  • 4 Cloves Garlic smashed
  • 1/2 Cup Pinenuts
  • 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

Serving Recommendations:

  • Ricotta

Instructions

Forming the Pasta:

  • Place shredded mozzarella (2 Ounces) and cream cheese (2 Ounces) in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
  • Use a rubber spatula to combine ingredients. If not melted enough to combine, microwave for 15-second intervals until they're workable.
  • Add almond flour (1 cup) and egg (1), and mix to fully combine. You'll want to work quickly here before the cheese has a chance to set.
  • Use damp hands to roll your dough in a ball, and place in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Pinch off pieces of dough, and roll them into 3/4" thick balls.
  • Roll each piece against the tines of a fork to make ridges.

Cooking the Pasta:

  • Heat olive oil (1 Tablespoon) to a large nonstick over medium-high heat.
  • Once shimmering add the gnocchi.
  • Cook on each side until lightly golden (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Remove gnocchi from pan and set aside.

Sauce:

  • Turn heat in pan down to medium.
  • Add unsalted butter (3 tablespoons), sage leaves (20 pieces), smashed garlic (4 cloves), pine nuts (1/2 cup), lemon zest (1 teaspoon), and salt (1/2 teaspoon) to a large light colored pan (so you can monitor the color of the butter) over medium heat.
  • Stir constantly as the butter melts until it turns into a toasty brown color. It will foam as it melts and you stir.
  • Pour over the cooked gnocchi. Option to place gnocchi on a bed of ricotta (our fave!). Enjoy!

Notes

  • Almond Flour. Using fine-grained almond flour will yield the most "flour-like" results. My favorite brands are Bob's Red Mill, Trader Joe's, or Costco brands
  • For best results, weigh the cheese using a food scale.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal | Total Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 43g | Sodium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Net Carbs: 6g

Delicious recipe from Lindsey Hyland // www.thelittlepine.com