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Cottage cheese gnudi are soft, pillowy dumplings\u2014like the rustic cousin of gnocchi\u2014made with cottage cheese instead of the traditional ricotta for extra protein. \u201cGnudi\u201d means \u201cnude\u201d in Italian, referring to how these are essentially ravioli filling without the pasta.<\/p>\n

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Traditionally made with ricotta, gnudi are soft, delicate dumplings that taste like the inside of ravioli, minus the pasta. In this version, I use cottage cheese for a high-protein, budget-friendly swap that still delivers on flavor and texture. The dumplings are gently simmered until tender, then tossed with your favorite sauce.
I went with marinara, but they\u2019re just as good with brown butter and sage or a simple drizzle of olive oil. Serve them as a vegetarian main or a hearty side with your go-to protein.<\/p>\n

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Why This Recipe Works<\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019ve been around for a while, you know how much I love using cottage cheese to add protein to my recipes<\/a>, like my cottage cheese bagels<\/a>, cottage cheese lasagna<\/a>, and cottage cheese frittata<\/a>. Swapping ricotta for cottage cheese
worked out so well in this gnudi recipe that I didn\u2019t tell Tommy at first. Luckily, he loved them, even after I told him.<\/p>\n