Boiled Ricotta Dumplings with Marinara Sauce Recipe
Creamy and cheesy dumplings made with a dough of special ricotta cheese mixture, boiled until tender and fluffy, then served with your favorite jar of store bought marinara sauce.
Yields: Serves 4
Ingredients for making Boiled Ricotta Dumplings with Marinara Sauce Recipe
- 16 ounces of rennet free, ricotta cheese
- 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, + more for water
- ½ cup vegetarian parmesan cheese
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 bottle of store bought marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Method of Preparation:
- In a bowl, mix in ricotta and parmesan, salt and pepper, yogurt, breadcrumbs, olive oil and flour. Mix well to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with some parchment paper then dust with flour.
- Make 2 inch round balls from the dough and place on the baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Cook the dumplings in a pot of boiling water until it floats. When it floats, continue cooking for 4-5 more minutes. Remove from the pot using a slotted spoon. Serve with the sauce.
