What Is the Difference Between Gnocchi and Gnudi

Gnocchi have a starchy base, such as potato or flour, while gnudi are, at their simplest, little more than featherlight clouds of fluffy fresh ricotta, often dressed with nothing fancier than melted butter.

What does the word gnudi mean?

Gnudi is the Tuscan word for “naked” (in Standard Italian “nudi”), the idea being that these “pillowy” balls of ricotta and spinach (sometimes without spinach, which is also known as ricotta gnocchi) are “nude ravioli”, consisting of just the tasty filling without the pasta shell.

Why did my gnudi fall apart?

Gnudi are traditionally served in a brown butter and sage sauce, or a simple tomato sauce. Since they’re quite delicate, even after cooking, they‘re prone to falling apart if you toss them directly with the sauce.