Gnocchi with cheese and arugula dressing
3 servings
40 minutes
Gnocchi with cheese and arugula dressing is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the creaminess of 'Lambert' cheese, the light texture of semolina, and the spiciness of arugula. Gnocchi, known since Roman times, are traditional pasta but gain special softness here thanks to the cheese. The arugula dressing with garlic and olive oil adds a fresh, slightly nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of cherry tomatoes and the aroma of thyme. This dish is perfect for both a cozy dinner and a festive table. Its presentation—hot fried gnocchi with tomatoes drizzled with fragrant greens—turns an ordinary dinner into a gastronomic delight where every flavor note harmoniously intertwines to create a unique culinary symphony.
1
Crush arugula in a mortar with garlic and a pinch of salt, mix with olive oil.
- Arugula: 50 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Salt: to taste
- Olive oil: 50 ml
2
Grate the cheese 'Lambert', mix it with semolina and eggs.
- Cream cheese ""Lambert"" 55% fat: 200 g
- Semolina: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
3
Knead the dough, roll it into a sausage shape, and cut into 2-centimeter thick rings. Form dumplings by hand and boil in salted water, then drain in a sieve.
- Salt: to taste
4
Heat the pan and fry the tomatoes in vegetable oil, add the dumplings, warm them up, and remove from heat.
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
- Olive oil: 50 ml
5
Place the dumplings with tomatoes on a plate, drizzle with arugula dressing, and sprinkle with fresh thyme.
- Arugula: 50 g
- Thyme: 3 stems