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For the gnocchi: 2.
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Put a large pot of salted water on the stove and start heating to a boil.
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Peel and cut potatoes into 1 pieces.
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Put them into the boiling water.
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Cook until fork tender.
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Depending on the size of the potatoes this will take 10-15 minutes.
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Just make sure to test them with a fork.
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Drain potatoes and allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes.
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Run potatoes through a ricer or mix with a beater until they resemble mashed potatoes.
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Allow to cool until cool to the touch (can be refrigerated).
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Add 3/4 of the flour into the potatoes to start.
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Add egg, egg yolk, garlic powder and a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix until a dough forms.
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Move dough to a counter dusted with flour and knead dough until smooth and not sticky.
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You may have to add the remaining flour to make the dough come together.
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Cut off small portions and roll out to form a 1/2 inch thick rope.
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Cut the rope into 1/2-inch long pieces.
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Continue until all the dough is cut.
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To form the gnocchi: 15.
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Using a fork take each piece of dough and roll the dough down the fork while pressing in with your finger to hollow the inside.
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See related blog link for photos.
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Continue until all the dough pieces have been rolled.
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At this point arrange all the gnocchi on baking sheets in a single layer and allow them to dry a bit.
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If desired, you can freeze at this point and when frozen, transfer to zip-lock bags and store for up to 6 months in the freezer.
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For the sauce: 20.
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In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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Then mix in the flour and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring often.
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Whisk in milk until flour and butter mixture is combined, adding more milk as needed.
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Turn heat to medium-low and allow to thicken, whisking often.
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Once sauce reaches desired thickness turn off heat.
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Add Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and sun-dried tomatoes and mix.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Dice fresh basil leaves, add them into the sauce and mix.
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To prepare dish: 28.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Add gnocchi about a cup at a time.
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Allow to cook until they float to the top.
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Remove with slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.
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Continue until you have cooked all the pasta (or amount as desired).
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To serve, simply spoon sauce onto the bottom of plate and add about 1 1/2 cups cooked pasta on top of sauce.
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Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve
