Low Fat Gnocchi alla Romana

Indulge in the comforting flavors of *Low Fat Gnocchi alla Romana*, a lightened-up take on the classic Italian baked semolina dish. This recipe swaps full-fat dairy for skim milk and low-fat cheeses, delivering a rich, creamy texture with fewer calories. Infused with a hint of nutmeg and topped with a golden crust of Parmesan and mozzarella, these tender semolina rounds are as delicious as they are satisfying. Perfect for a cozy dinner or as an elegant side dish, this Low Fat Gnocchi alla Romana is easy to prepare, coming together in just an hour. Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of black pepper for a meal that's both wholesome and irresistible.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 800 ml skim milk
• 150 g semolina flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp nutmeg
• 2 egg yolks
• 40 g grated Parmesan cheese
• 50 g grated low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 15 g unsalted butter
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan, heat the skim milk over medium heat until it begins to steam but not boil. Stir in the salt and nutmeg.

Step 2

Slowly add the semolina flour to the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue cooking the mixture for about 8 minutes, or until it thickens and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Then, stir in the egg yolks, 30g of Parmesan cheese, and 25g of the low-fat mozzarella cheese until well combined.

Step 4

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the semolina mixture onto the sheet in an even layer about 1cm thick. Cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until it is firm.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Use a round cookie cutter (about 5cm in diameter) to cut out circles from the chilled semolina mixture.

Step 6

Arrange the circles slightly overlapping in a greased ovenproof dish. Melt the butter and drizzle it over the gnocchi. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 7

Bake the gnocchi in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.

Step 8

Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, and season with black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1121.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.9

Total Fat 44.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 493.8mg	0%
Sodium 3755.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.3g
Protein 83.2g	0%

Vitamin D 399.6IU	0%
Calcium 1965.3mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 1743.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 45.4%