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Rustic Neapolitan Gnocco Fritto with Prosciutto Ham

Name: Rustic Neapolitan Gnocco Fritto with Prosciutto Ham
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Snack
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Olive oil, 1 tablespoon; Active dry yeast, 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons); Warm water, ½ cup (110°F / 43°C); Prosciutto, 200g, thinly sliced; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; Fresh arugula leaves; Parmesan cheese, shaved

A beloved Italian snack, Gnocco Fritto is a fried dough delight that pairs perfectly with the salty and savory prosciutto ham.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 17, 2025

Rustic Neapolitan Gnocco Fritto with Prosciutto Ham — Snack served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Gnocco Fritto Dough

For the Filling

For Frying

For Serving

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 351 kcal
Protein: 17.17 g
Carbs: 32.33 g
Fat: 16.67 g
Fiber: 1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2106 kcal
Protein: 103 g
Carbs: 194 g
Fat: 100 g
Fiber: 6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	25	190	2	6
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Active dry yeast 1 packet (2¼ teaspoons)	21	3	2	0	0
Warm water ½ cup (110°F / 43°C)	0	0	0	0	0
Prosciutto 200g, thinly sliced	540	64	0	30	0
Vegetable oil for deep frying	400	0	0	45	0
Fresh arugula leaves	5	1	1	0	0
Parmesan cheese shaved	110	10	1	9	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Dough

1
Dissolve yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let it stand until frothy, about 10 minutes.
2
Combine dry ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add olive oil and yeast mixture.
3
Knead the dough
Mix until a dough forms; then knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment to save time and energy on kneading.

Preparing the Prosciutto

1
Bring prosciutto to room temperature
Lay out the prosciutto slices on a plate and let them come to room temperature.
2
Roll prosciutto
Roll them gently to create small rolls or nests for easy serving later.

How to Make Rustic Neapolitan Gnocco Fritto with Prosciutto Ham

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Proof the Dough
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
2
Roll the Dough
Punch the dough down and roll it out to a thickness of ¼ inch. Cut into small squares.
3
Fry the Gnocco
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet at medium-high heat (350°F / 175°C). Fry dough pieces until golden brown on all sides.