Mascarpone And Lemon Gnocchi With Butter Thyme Sauce

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   For the gnocchi: Combine the mascarpone cheese, Parmesan, salt, nutmeg, lemon zest, egg and egg yolk in a bowl.

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   Beat together using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

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   Gradually beat in the flour until the mixture forms a soft dough.

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   Sprinkle a pie pan or rimmed baking sheet with flour.

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   Drop 1-teaspoon-size pieces of dough into the pie pan using 2 small spoons.

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   Shake the pan gently to cover the dough with flour.

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   Gently roll the pieces of dough into oval shapes.

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   Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a simmer.

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   For the sauce: Meanwhile, cook the butter and salt in a heavy medium skillet until it begins to brown, about 2 minutes.

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    Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the thyme leaves.

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    Set aside.

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    Carefully add the gnocchi, in batches, to the simmering water.

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    The gnocchi should sink and then float to the top.

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    As soon as the gnocchi begin to float, cook for 5 to 6 minutes.

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    Transfer to the hot thyme butter in the skillet using a slotted spoon.

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    Toss to coat.

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    Spoon the gnocchi and butter sauce into shallow bowls.

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    Top with the Pecorino Romano and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.