Cottage cheese and herb gnocchi

Directions

1. Put cottage cheese, parmesan, herbs, eggs and salt in a food processor and pulse to combine.
2. On a flat surface form a pile with the flour and make a well. Pour the flour mixture into the middle and work in the flour, bit by bit, until a rough dough forms. Gently knead the dough until it comes together, adding a little more flour if it feels too sticky. Be careful not to add too much flour or overwork the dough. The end result should feel light and pillowy. Allow the dough to rest, covered, 15-20 minutes.
3. On the stove top, bring the the 3 litres water and salt to a slow boil.
4. Once rested, divide the dough evenly into four pieces and lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out each piece until they are about 1/2“ (1.25cm) thick. Cut each rope into 1/2” (1.25cm) long pieces.
5. In batches, blanch the cut gnocchi in the boiling water until they float. Optional: to keep the gnocchi from cooking further and changing texture, transfer them into a bowl of ice water.
6. Drain and serve tossed with melted butter and fresh grated parmesan or lightly pan fry with a bit of butter to give a nice crusty exterior.
7. They can also be laid out on a parchment lined sheet tray and frozen to be enjoyed later. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag.

Watch the video below for an overview of how this recipe is made.