Creamy Ricotta, Lemon & Kale Gnocchi with Smoked Salmon
Creamy Ricotta, Lemon & Kale Gnocchi with Smoked Salmon – a quick, comforting, and flavour-packed dish that’s perfect for those nights when you just don’t feel like cooking. Instead of ordering in, whip up this 20-minute meal that’s just as indulgent but healthier and way more satisfying.
Soft, pillowy gnocchi is coated in a luscious ricotta and lemon sauce, giving it the perfect balance of creamy richness and fresh citrusy brightness. Add in nutrient-packed kale for a touch of green goodness, and finish it off with delicate, smoky salmon for that savoury umami kick. The result? A no-fuss dish that feels gourmet but takes minimal effort.
This is the kind of weeknight dinner you’ll turn to again and again—simple ingredients, big flavours, and absolutely no stress!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Ready in 20 Minutes – A quick, weeknight-friendly meal.
✔️ Creamy & Fresh – The ricotta-lemon sauce is both light and indulgent.
✔️ Smoky & Savoury – The smoked salmon adds depth and elegance.
✔️ Nutrient-Packed – Loaded with kale for a healthy boost.
✔️ Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Flavour – Simple, high-quality ingredients do all the work.
Skip the takeaway—this creamy ricotta gnocchi with smoked salmon is just as easy, and a whole lot tastier!
Recipe inspired by Marley Spoon. Gnocchi is such a versatile and easy ingredient, especially store bought of course. Try my Cheesy Gnocchi with Slow Braised Leeks & Smokey Ham, or what about Pan Fried Gnocchi with Cavolo Nero & Cod.
Creamy Ricotta, Lemon & Kale Gnocchi with Smoked Salmon
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Loading...Ingredients
- 1 packet gnocchi (vacuum packed kind)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 - 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 small leek, thinly sliced (optional)
- ± 400 g kale, washed, hard stem removed, finely chopped
- 250 g ricotta
- ± 50 g parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Squeeze lemon juice to taste
- Pepper & Salt
- 200 g smoked salmon
- Optional: Poached egg to serve
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer so it’s ready to go.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and add the onions, sauté until fragrant and translucent, ± 3 minutes. Add the garlic and leek and sauté on low-medium heat until the leek has wilted, ± 4 minutes.
Add the kale, the water from rinsing will help it steam. Pile it all on, it will look like a lot but it will wilt. Stir now and then ± 3-4 minutes until wilted. Scoop in the ricotta and stir to coat the kale, turn the heat down.
Add the gnocchi to the boiling water, cook for 3 minutes.
While the gnocchi is cooking, ladle some of the starchy water into the kale mix, stir vigorously. The sauce will start to emulsify and thicken. Add more water to get your desired consistency. Add the parmesan cheese, lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon. Mix well, taste and season with pepper and salt and more lemon if you like.
Using a slotted spoon, scoop the gnocchi directly from the boiling water into the kale mix, stir well to coat.
Serve straight away with the smoked salmon draped over the top. For extra indulgence, add a poached egg!
