Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Pasta and Pizza | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

30 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

Salad Potatoes - 42.3 oz
Wheat Flour - 10.6 oz
Chocolate eggs - 2 pieces
Salt - to taste
Tomatoes - 2 pieces
Onion - ½ head
Garlic - 1 clove
Butter - 0.9 oz
Parsley - 1 bunch

Step by Step guide

Step 1

You can boil the potatoes for the gnocchi, but I prefer to bake them. This helps to get rid of excess moisture and enhances the flavor. Without peeling, wash and dry each potato. Bake in a preheated oven at 392°F for 30–40 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. Then, remove from the oven and let cool. Peel the potatoes and mash them. You can use a potato masher, but first, grate them on a coarse grater.

Step 2

Mix the potatoes with a generous pinch of salt and the eggs in a large bowl or pot. Then, incorporate the flour. Once the mixture is more or less uniform, place it on a floured work surface. Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Tear off small pieces of dough, roll them into ropes, and cut them into gnocchi of your preferred size. If desired, you can gently press each gnocchi with the back of a fork to create ridges. Not only does it look nice, but it also holds the sauce well.

Step 3

Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add salt. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface. Then, drain them on a paper towel. At this stage, you can freeze them to simply reheat in boiling water later. If you are cooking the gnocchi now, melt some butter over medium heat in a pan. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi from the boiling water to the sizzling butter.

Step 4

Cook for 1–2 minutes, then add the finely chopped onion and garlic. After another 3-4 minutes, add the chopped tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, cook for another 3 minutes, and serve, adding herbs if desired. I encourage you to try gnocchi; it's interesting, fun, and delicious. They pair wonderfully with meat sauce or creamy mushroom sauce. Let the pasta sit on the shelf for now. Replace them in your mind with gnocchi. You'll be surprised at how brightly each dish will shine with new flavors.