Gnudi–what a fun word to say! It actually means “nude” or “naked” in Italian. My favorite part of ravioli, manicotti, and other stuffed pasta is the filling. The heavenly delicious pocket of warm, cheesy delight. Imagine having just the filling of ravioli without the wrapper and you have gnudi. Why had I never heard of this before?
Gnudi is similar in texture to gnocchi, but tastes quite different due to the cheeses. The rich, decadent gnudi pair well with a simple yet flavorful pomodoro sauce. Pomodoro sauce is similar to marinara sauce, but thicker and jazzed up a bit with herbs and spices.