Gnocchi In Light Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Gnocchi In Light Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the gnocchi; 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes; 1 1/4 cups flour; 1 tablespoon butter; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh and shaved; now the tomato sauce; 1/2 small onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 29 ounces crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

for the gnocchi
1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh and shaved
now the tomato sauce
1/2 small onion
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon olive oil
29 ounces crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Prepare the sauce:
2
Saute onion and garlic in olive oil a few minutes.
3
Add remaining ingredients except basil and simmer about 1 hour.
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Add basil just before serving.
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Now the Gnocchi:
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Wash potatoes in skin and boil 10-20 minutes (depends how big they are) in large pot until done (like mashed potatoes).
7
Drain and let cool a little.
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Remove peels and mash.
9
Stir in flour, butter, salt and egg making a stiff dough.
10
Transfer to floured surface and knead a couple minutes until smooth.
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Roll dough into 3/4 inch pieces and cut into 1 inch pieces.
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Push each gently with fork prongs (helps hold the sauce).
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Drop into salted boiling water.
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Cook until they float.
15
Drain.
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Transfer to serving dish.
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Sprinkle with cheese.
18
Don't forget the basil.
19
Top with sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for the gnocchi, 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, 1 1/4 cups flour, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Gnocchi In Light Tomato Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gnocchi In Light Tomato Sauce

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