Chef Vic Rallo’s Gnocchi Toscani

In a large 60 ounce metal mixing bowl add ricotta, Pecorino Romano, Parmigiano Reggiano, eggs and salt and pepper to taste. Mix these ingredients until this cheese mixture is consistent throughout.

Start to add the flour to the mixture kneading it in slowly, continue to add flour to the mixture transforming the mixture into a dough ball. You can tell when you have enough flour in the mixture when the dough is still tacky, but does not stick to your hands. Note: If you add to much flour the gnocchi will be hard and dense, to make perfect light luscious gnocchi add just enough flour to hold the dough together.

Once the dough is kneaded to the correct consistency, pinch off nickel size pieces of the dough and roll it into little balls. As you finish each one place it on a floured sheet pan.

Boil in small batches of 2-3 portions in salted water until gnocchi floats and is cooked through. Carefully remove with a spider or slotted spoon to a warm serving bowl and repeat if necessary.

Dress the gnocchi with butter and a little nutmeg and serve with sauce of choice.