Baked Gnudi With Brown Butter And Sage

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Butter an 8- or 9-inch baking dish or pie plate. Combine in a medium bowl: 1 cup whole-milk ricotta; ½ cup finely grated Romano or Parmesan (2 ounces); ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 large egg; ¼ teaspoon salt; (Pinch of grated or ground nutmeg)

2. Step 2.

   Using two spoons, scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the baking dish, forming rough, irregularly shaped dumplings. Prepare, using 4 tablespoons butter: Brown Butter

3. Step 3.

   When the butter is browned, remove from the heat and add: 2 tablespoons finely chopped sage

4. Step 4.

   The butter will foam. When the foam subsides, pour the butter over the gnudi. Bake until browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve topped with: Finely grated Romano or Parmesan