Osteria Uno’s Ricotta Gnudi With Watercress Pesto Recipe

The watercress gnudi at Osteria Uno on Hinemoa Street in Birkenhead. Photo / by Jason Oxenham

Jordan and Sarah Macdonald, the team behind busy cafe and bistro Duo in Birkenhead, have brought their delicious take on Italian fare to Auckland’s North Shore with their latest venture Osteria Uno. Here they share the recipe for one of their popular dishes so you can recreate the magic at home this summer.

Soft and pillowy, gnudi are gnocchi-like dumplings but made with ricotta instead of potato. Here, they’re teamed with a fresh and tasty watercress pesto and finished with some marinated cheese for a satisfying yet light and summery supper.