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Keto Gnocchi
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Keto Gnocchi

Soft, pillowy bites come together in this Keto Gnocchi, offering a low-carb take on the traditional favorite. Lightly cooked until tender, they pair perfectly with a variety of sauces for a flavorful meal option.
Course Mains
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Pasta
Dietary Preference Gluten-Free, Keto
Cooking time 30-60 Minutes
Main Ingredient Almond flour, Cheese
Skill Level Intermediate
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Freeze time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 707 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter organic
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Begin by melting 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons butter in saucepan over medium heat.
    1 cup mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Once melted, add 1 cup almond flour and mix well until it forms dough-like consistency.
    1 cup almond flour
  • In separate bowl, beat together 1 egg and 1 egg yolk before kneading it into almond flour mixture.
    1 egg, 1 egg yolk
  • Roll dough into long log shape, approximately ½ inch thick.
  • Cut log into 1-inch chunks to form gnocchi.
  • Place gnocchi in freezer for 5 to 10 minutes to help hold their shape while boiling.
  • Bring large sauce pot of water to boil.
  • Drop ¼ of gnocchi batch into boiling water. Working in small batches helps maintain water temperature to prevent gnocchi from falling apart.
  • Boil until soft and begin to float, indicating they're ready to be removed from water.
  • Remove gnocchi from heat and place on paper towel to soak up excess water.
  • In hot pan over medium-low heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and then gnocchi.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Sear both sides of gnocchi until golden brown before serving with your choice of sauce.

Notes

  • Use organic butter and high-quality mozzarella cheese for best results.
  • Avoid over-mixing the gnocchi dough, as it can get too sticky and difficult to work with.
  • Add fresh basil and sage butter to your gnocchi dish for a flavorful twist.
  • Include cooked bacon or sausage for a more savory version. 
  • Use Parmesan cheese instead of mozzarella to introduce a unique flavor profile.
  • For a different texture, create keto cauliflower gnocchi by replacing almond flour with cauliflower rice.
  • Coconut flour can be used as a replacement for almond flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 707kcal | Net carbs: 8g | Fat: 63g | Protein: 29g