Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Veg
Pillowy hand-rolled potato dumplings in a bright, slow-simmered San Marzano tomato sauce with basil and Parmigiano.
Cuisines
Italian
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 | Egg |
|
150 grams | Flour |
|
1 teaspoon | Salt , to taste |
|
400 grams | Tomato , canned |
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2 tablespoons | Olive oil |
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1 clove | Garlic , finely chopped |
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5 leaves | Basil , fresh |
|
— | Black Pepper , to taste |
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— | Parmesan Cheese , grated, for serving |
Instructions
- 1 Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender, about 20 minutes.
- 2 Peel the potatoes and pass them through a potato ricer onto a clean surface.
- 3 Make a well in the center of the potatoes and add the egg and salt.
- 4 Gradually add the flour, kneading gently until a soft dough forms.
- 5 Divide the dough into four parts and roll each into a long rope about 1.5 cm thick.
- 6 Cut the ropes into 2 cm pieces and roll each piece over the tines of a fork to shape.
- 7 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
- 8 In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- 9 Add the canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 10 Add the basil leaves to the sauce and stir.
- 11 Drain the gnocchi and add them to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- 12 Serve the gnocchi hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips
For a smoother sauce, blend the canned tomatoes before adding them to the pan.