Ricotta Dumplings with Red Pepper Sauce

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🍅🧀 Tender, pillowy dumplings in a vibrant roasted red pepper and tomato sauce—simple yet elegant!

Total Time: 45 minutes

Serves: 2-3 (Makes ~20 dumplings)

Ingredients

Red Pepper Sauce:

  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1″ chunks (6 oz)
  • 1 tomato, cut into 1″ chunks (6 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1 tbsp water
  • 1½ tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Ricotta Dumplings:

  • 8 oz (1 cup) ricotta cheese, well-drained
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 jumbo egg
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp minced chives

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Red Pepper Sauce (20 mins)

  1. Blend veggies: In a blender, combine red pepper, tomato, water, salt, and pepper. Purée until smooth.
  2. Cook sauce: Pour into a saucepan, bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Thicken: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 2 more minutes until glossy. Off heat, whisk in butter and olive oil. Cover and keep warm.

Step 2: Prepare the Dumplings (15 mins)

  1. Mix dough: In a bowl, combine ricotta, salt, pepper, egg, Parmesan, and chives. Gently fold in flour until just combined (don’t overmix).
  2. Shape: With floured hands, roll dough into 1-tbsp balls (dough will be sticky; dust with extra flour as needed).

Step 3: Cook & Serve (10 mins)

  1. Poach dumplings: Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Drop dumplings in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  2. Assemble: Spoon warm red pepper sauce onto plates, top with dumplings, and garnish with extra Parmesan and chives.

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Light yet rich—the dumplings melt in your mouth!
✔ Sauce packs a sweet-savory punch from roasted peppers and tomato.
✔ Elegant enough for guests, easy enough for weeknights.

Serving Suggestion: Pair with a crisp green salad and crusty bread.

Pro Tip: For extra depth, roast the pepper and tomato before blending.

Enjoy this cozy, restaurant-worthy dish! 🌶️✨

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