Tender ricotta dumplings or gnudi in a velvety tomato sauce with lots of olive oil and garlic - this is Italian food at its best.

It may merely be semantics but I call these little cheesy pillows Ricotta Dumplings with Parmesan and basil. Some would prefer the term gnocchi or gnudi.

Rich, veggie-laden chicken broth is blessed with fluffy light cheesy ricotta dumplings for the ultimate chicken and dumpling soup!

It's still winter out there, in fact as I write this I'm looking at snowflakes falling. To me, there's nothing like a bowl of hot steamy soup to warm me up, and this one fits

Enjoy the delicate, pillowy texture of ricotta gnudi, an Italian dumpling traditionally made with ricotta and Parmesan. Baked in a creamy cheese sauce, this dish is an exquisite treat that's both comforting and elegant.

Discover the delight of preparing Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings recipe, an Italian specialty known as Malfatti.

A delicious Italian Spinach Ricotta dumpling swimming in a delicious pool of marinara sauce. Easy to make, packed with delicious flavor, and a wonderful Italian alternative to regular pasta.

Need to use up leftover ricotta cheese? Make gnocchi! Here is The Chopping Block's recipe.

Chicken and ricotta dumplings is the coziest winter soup you can make all season. A hearty, winter chicken soup base made with squash and kale, then stuffed with ricotta dumplings. Pure comfort food!

Last night I made one of my favorite dinner-in-a-flash recipes: Ricotta dumplings. This is a lightning-quick recipe, easy to mix up, and easy to make for a crowd, too. I tossed these pillowy, chewy little dumpling squares with a bit of butter, soft goat cheese, and herbs fresh from the garden. They were ready in 15 minutes!This recipe is based on my earlier recipe for ricotta spaetzle. I love these so much; they are ready almost instantly.