Carrot-ricotta gnocchi with mint pest and spicy honey

• 800 g carrots

• 150 g ricotta cheese

• 120 g mint

• 150 g Langnese Acacia Honey

• ½ tsp chili flakes

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp starch

• 200 g flour

• 100 ml olive oil

• 30 g pine nuts (toasted)

• 25 g pecorino cheese

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• salt

• pepper

• olive oil

• flour (for dusting)

• ricotta cheese (for serving)

Utensils: oven, peeler, 1 baking sheet, 1 saucepan (small), 1 food processor, 1 bowl (large), 1 rubber spatula, cutting board, knife, 1 pot (large), 1 slotted spoon

1

Preheat the oven at 180°C/350°F. Peel carrots and transfer onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with some olive oil, season with salt, and roast for approx. 45 min.

2

Meanwhile, add honey and chili flakes to a saucepan and simmer for approx. 5-7 min. over medium-high heat. Set aside until serving.

3

Add roasted carrots, ricotta cheese, egg, and some salt to a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer carrot puree into a large bowl, add starch and flour gradually. Allow to cool in the fridge, if desired.

4

In the meantime, prepare the pesto: Add mint, olive oil, pine nuts, Pecorino cheese, and lemon juice to a food processor, season with salt and pepper, and blend until smooth. Set aside until serving.

5

Remove gnocchi dough from the fridge, transfer onto a floured working surface, and knead carefully. Cut dough into 4 equal pieces and roll them into logs. Cut into bite-sized pieces and roll into small balls. To create the classic gnocchi indentations, roll each gnocchi over the tines of a fork, then transfer onto a floured baking sheet or cutting board.

6

Bring a large pot with salted water to a boil. One after another, transfer gnocchi into the boiling water. Once they float, they’re ready, and can bet gently removed using a slotted spoon.

7

Serve carrot-ricotta gnocchi with some ricotta cheese, mint pesto, and hot honey. Enjoy!