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Gnocchi alla Romana
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Italy Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Gnocchi alla Romana
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Gnocchi alla Romana

Caterina Martinelli
Caterina Martinelli @lericettedicaterina
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia

This is a classic Roman dish. You can vary it by using different types of flour or toppings, but I made the traditional version with semolina, butter, and pecorino cheese.

This is a classic Roman dish. You can vary it by using different types of flour or toppings, but I made the traditional version with semolina, butter, and pecorino cheese.

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Gnocchi alla Romana

Caterina Martinelli
Caterina Martinelli @lericettedicaterina
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia

This is a classic Roman dish. You can vary it by using different types of flour or toppings, but I made the traditional version with semolina, butter, and pecorino cheese.

This is a classic Roman dish. You can vary it by using different types of flour or toppings, but I made the traditional version with semolina, butter, and pecorino cheese.

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Ingredients

1 hour 25 minutes
Serves 4 servings
  1. 3/4 cupsemolina (about 125 grams; or use fine cornmeal or polenta flour)
  2. 2 cupsmilk (about 500 ml; or water)
  3. 1egg yolk
  4. 3 1/2 tablespoonsbutter (about 50 grams)
  5. Black pepper, to taste
  6. 3/4 teaspoonsalt
  7. 1/4 cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese (about 20 grams)
  8. 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese (about 50 grams)
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Steps

1 hour 25 minutes
  1. 1

    Place the milk and a small piece of the butter (taken from the total amount) in a saucepan.

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    A picture of step 1 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  2. 2

    Heat over medium until the butter melts. When the milk starts to bubble, add the salt and slowly pour in the semolina, stirring constantly.

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    A picture of step 2 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
    A picture of step 2 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  3. 3

    Whisk vigorously until the mixture thickens.

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    A picture of step 3 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  4. 4

    When it pulls away from the sides of the pan, remove from heat and add the egg yolk.

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    A picture of step 4 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  5. 5

    Add black pepper and all the Parmesan cheese.

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    A picture of step 5 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  6. 6

    Mix well and transfer the mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper.

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    A picture of step 6 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  7. 7

    Shape into a log, wrap it up, and let it rest for 1 hour.

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    A picture of step 7 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  8. 8

    Meanwhile, butter a baking dish. Unwrap the log and, using a wet knife, cut it into rounds.

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    A picture of step 8 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
    A picture of step 8 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  9. 9

    Arrange the rounds in the baking dish and top each with small pieces of butter.

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    A picture of step 9 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
    A picture of step 9 of Gnocchi alla Romana.
  10. 10

    Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.

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  11. 11

    Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.

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  12. 12

    Here’s a variation: serve with a gorgonzola cream sauce.

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Caterina Martinelli
Caterina Martinelli @lericettedicaterina
Published in the US on June 24, 2025 14:01
Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italia
Salve sono Caterina nata a Bari , ma vivo a Bologna , amo cucinare per due, quattro,otto e a volte anche più di cento , sono cuoca di professione , il numero non mi fa paura , sono moglie mamma e nonna e con loro mi diverto , a casa con nonna non ci si annoia mai .
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