Cottage Cheese Gnocchi with Pecorino and Pear

Preparation Method

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Cottage Cheese: 400 grams (a mix of sheep and goat cottage cheese)

   • Flour: 100 grams of all-purpose flour

   • Eggs: 2 large eggs

   • Sugar: 2 tablespoons

   • Pecorino Cheese: 50 grams, grated

   • Sour Cream: For serving

   • Pear: 1 fresh pear, thinly sliced

2. Make the Gnocchi Dough:

   • Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the 400 grams of cottage cheese, 100 grams of flour, 2 large eggs, and 2 tablespoons of sugar until a smooth dough forms. The dough should be soft but not too sticky.

   • Shape the Gnocchi: On a floured surface, roll the dough into long ropes about 1 cm in diameter. Cut the ropes into small pieces to form the gnocchi.

3. Cook the Gnocchi:

   • Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

   • Cook the Gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. They are done when they float to the surface, which should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

4. Prepare the Pear Slices:

   • Wash and Slice: Wash the fresh pear and thinly slice it.

5. Serve the Gnocchi:

   • Plate the Gnocchi: Place the cooked gnocchi on a serving plate.

   • Add Pecorino Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Pecorino cheese over the gnocchi.

   • Add Sour Cream: Spoon a generous amount of sour cream over the gnocchi.

   • Garnish with Pear Slices: Arrange the fresh pear slices around the gnocchi for a sweet, juicy contrast.

6. Enjoy:

   • Optionally, drizzle with a bit of honey or sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor.

   • Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.