Quick Ricotta Dumplings with Pesto in Fresh Tomato Broth
A comforting and vibrant dinner, ready in minutes, ideal for busy nights.
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Equipe Receita Solta
Prep Time20 min
Cook Time15 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyEasy
Calories340 kcal
Resumo para quem tem pressa
"Delicate thin dough pouches filled with drained fresh ricotta, aromatic Genoese pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Served in deep plates immersed in homemade fresh tomato broth cooked with garlic, onion, and fresh basil."
Discover the pleasure of homemade dumplings without complication: creamy ricotta and pesto filling in gyoza wrappers, served in a light and aromatic tomato broth. A smart recipe that elevates your weekly meal with unparalleled flavor and practicality.
O Que Você Precisa Saber
- The use of ready-made gyoza wrappers allows you to assemble the dumplings in minutes with uniform thickness and silky texture.
- Draining the ricotta prevents the filling from releasing water and breaking the dough seal during boiling in salted water.
- The rustic tomato broth provides a clean vegetable acidity that coats the dumplings without weighing them down.
Ingredients
Ingredients
250 g Fresh ricotta
3 tablespoons Genoese pesto (homemade or good quality)
2 tablespoons Finely grated parmesan cheese
1 pinch Freshly grated nutmeg
a taste Salt and black pepper
24-30 units Gyoza dough (potsticker wrappers)
quantidade necessary Water
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves Finely chopped garlic
1/2 unit Small onion chopped in brunoise
400 g Canned peeled tomatoes or good quality tomato passata
500 ml Good quality vegetable broth (homemade or low sodium)
120 ml Water
1/2 teaspoon Sugar (to balance the acidity of the tomato)
a taste Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Instructions
1
<strong>Prepare the Dumpling Filling:</strong> In a medium bowl, mix the fresh ricotta, Genovese pesto, grated Parmesan cheese, and nutmeg. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well until you get a homogeneous paste. Set aside so the flavors incorporate while preparing the broth.
2
<strong>Comece o Caldo de Tomate:</strong> Em uma panela média, aqueça o azeite em fogo médio. Adicione o alho picado e a cebola e refogue por 2-3 minutos, até ficarem translúcidos e aromáticos. A técnica profissional é não dourar o alho, para não amargar.
3
<strong>Develop the Broth Flavor:</strong> Add the whole peeled tomato (crushing it with a spoon) or the tomato passata, the vegetable broth, the water, and the sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let it boil, then reduce the heat to the minimum, cooking for 5-7 minutes so that the flavors mix and the broth stays warm.
4
<strong>Monte os Dumplings:</strong> Disponha as massas de guioza em uma superfície limpa. Coloque cerca de uma colher de chá do recheio de ricota e pesto no centro de cada massa. Umedeça levemente as bordas da massa com água e dobre-a ao meio, formando uma meia-lua. Pressione as bordas firmemente para selar bem, evitando que o recheio escape.
5
<strong>Cozinhe os Dumplings:</strong> Enquanto o caldo está no fogo baixo, leve uma panela grande com água e uma pitada de sal para ferver. Adicione os dumplings em levas, sem superlotar a panela. Cozinhe por 2-3 minutos, ou até que flutuem na superfície e a massa esteja macia. Retire-os com uma escumadeira.
6
<strong>Finish and Serve:</strong> Arrange the cooked dumplings in deep plates. Pour the hot tomato broth generously over the top. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and, if desired, a drizzle of olive oil and more parmesan cheese. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh texture and vibrant flavor.
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Chef Tips
- Moisten only the outer edge of the dough with a finger wet with water to seal the half-moon firmly.
- Cook the dumplings in gentle boiling water; turbulent boiling can break the thin dough and leak the cheese filling.
- Remove the small pastries from the water with a skimmer as soon as they rise to the surface and place directly on the plates.
Variations
- Versão frita na base: doure a base dos dumplings em frigideira com azeite antes de juntar ao prato com o caldo.
- Versão com espinafre: incorpore meia xícara de espinafre cozido, espremido e picado fininho ao recheio de ricota.
- Versão picante: adicione uma colher de café de flocos de pimenta calabresa ao refogado do caldo de tomate fresco.
Substitutions
- Ready-made gyoza wrappers can be replaced by fresh pastry dough cut into circles or wonton wrappers.
- Fresh ricotta can be replaced with well-beaten and drained cottage cheese or soft boursin-style goat cheese.
- Tomato passata can be substituted with chopped ripe peeled tomatoes cooked with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
How to Store
Keep the cooked dumplings and the tomato broth in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, heat the broth in the pot until boiling and dip the dumplings for 1 minute to recover the heat.
Can You Freeze It?
Freshly assembled raw dumplings freeze perfectly arranged on a baking sheet for 2 hours and then stored in bags for up to 2 months. Cook directly frozen in boiling water adding 1 minute to the time.
What to Serve With
Serve with slices of ciabatta bread to soak in the tomato broth, green salad with Parmesan shavings, or a glass of red wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to know if the ricotta dumplings are fully cooked?
The dumplings rise and float in the boiling water; when the dough becomes translucent at 3 or 4 minutes, they are ready.
Why put a pinch of sugar in the tomato broth?
A small amount of sugar neutralizes the sharp acidity of the canned tomatoes, rounding out the broth profile.
Can I cook the dumplings directly inside the tomato broth?
It is preferable to cook in pure salted water to remove the loose starch from the pasta and keep the tomato sauce clean and bright.
How do I keep the dumplings from sticking to the board while I assemble the rest?
Sprinkle the surface and the baking sheet with a thin layer of cornstarch to absorb moisture from the dough.
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