Gnudi (Italian: [ˈɲuːdi]), also known as malfatti,[1] are gnocchi-like dumplings made with ricotta cheese and semolina. While described as similar to gnocchi, gnocchi are generally made with potatoes, while gnudi are made with cheese.[2][3][4][5] Gnudi is the Tuscan word for 'naked' (in standard Italian nudi),[6] the idea being that these "pillowy" balls of ricotta and spinach (sometimes without spinach) are "nude ravioli", consisting of just the filling without the pasta shell.[7][8]
Savory gnudi | |
| Alternative names | Malfatti |
|---|---|
| Type | Dumpling |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Tuscany |
| Main ingredients | Ricotta, spinach, pecorino toscano |
| Similar dishes | Gnocchi |

In Tuscany, it is understood that tradition dictates the dumplings are served with butter and sage, sprinkled with Parmesan or pecorino toscano cheese.[9][10][11]
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edit- ↑ Cloake, Felicity (June 27, 2018). "How to make the perfect gnudi". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ↑ "These Recipes Prove That Gnudi And Gnocchi Are Always Delicious" Archived 2015-12-07 at the Wayback Machine. The Huffington Post, 01/07/2013
- ↑ Reinhardt, Dana. "Gno the Difference Between Gnocchi and Gnudi". Sol Kitchen. November 28, 2010. http://www.sol-kitchen.net/blog/2010/11/28/gno-difference-between-gnocchi-and-gnudi Archived 2019-06-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Butter & sage gnudi" Archived 2018-09-04 at the Wayback Machine. Jamie Oliver
- ↑ Henley, J. (October 14, 2024). "Gnocchi Vs Gnudi: The Difference Between Dumpling Pastas". TastingTable. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
- ↑ Giada De Laurentiis (November 1, 2011). Everyday Pasta. Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony. pp. 113–. ISBN 978-0-307-95505-0.
- ↑ "Gnudi ricotta e spinaci: videoricetta". www.toscanago.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ↑ "Gnudi". Ricette di cucina - Le Ricette di GialloZafferano.it (in Italian). Retrieved June 13, 2022.
- ↑ Davies, Emiko. "The Language of Food". March 13, 2012 http://www.emikodavies.com/blog/the-language-of-food/ Archived 2012-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi Recipe: Scott Conant: Food Network". Archived from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2013.
- ↑ "How To Make Gnudi | Food Republic". Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved December 4, 2013.