Soft Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Soft, pillowy potato dumplings served with a flavorful tomato sauce, a beloved Italian comfort food.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Potato ricer or masher
- Fork or gnocchi board
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg beaten
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh basil leaves chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the gnocchi:
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.2 large potatoes
- Peel the potatoes and pass them through a ricer or mash them until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, beaten egg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 egg, Salt to taste
- Divide the dough into smaller portions. Roll each portion into a long rope and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Use a fork or gnocchi board to create ridges on each piece.
Cook the gnocchi:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi in batches.Salt to taste
- Cook until the gnocchi float to the surface, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Prepare the tomato sauce:
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the tomato sauce and chopped basil. Simmer for 10 minutes, seasoning with salt to taste.2 cups tomato sauce, Fresh basil leaves
Serve:
- Toss the cooked gnocchi in the tomato sauce until well-coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.Grated Parmesan cheese, Fresh basil leaves
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a splash of cream to the tomato sauce.
Gnocchi can be made in advance and frozen for later use.
Gnocchi can be made in advance and frozen for later use.
Nutrition
Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 626mgPotassium: 1203mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements
Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
