Gnocchi di Pane e Ricotta

Method

1. Soak stale bread in milk for 5 minutes.
2. Squeeze the excess milk out of the bread.
3. In a bowl, mix the soaked bread with ricotta, an egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
4. Add lemon zest to the mixture.
5. Knead the dough until smooth.
6. Roll the dough into sausages and cut into individual gnocchi, using a fork to create ridges.
7. Boil in salted water until they float to the surface.
8. Finish by tossing the gnocchi in a sauce made with olive oil and garlic, then garnish with fresh basil and plenty of parmesan.