Zuni Ricotta Gnocchi

Ingredients (10)

• 1 pound fresh ricotta
• 2 large cold eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted but not hot.
• 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (use the good stuff)
• A pinch of salt
• Flour for forming
• 2 sage leaves, some lemon zest, or nutmeg (all optional, but I used chopped sage for my version)
• Butter sauce:
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon water