Description
A comforting dish that combines soft, pillowy dumplings with a bright tomato and herb sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes (grape, cherry, or San Marzano)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Boil the potatoes until fork-tender, then cool slightly, and peel while warm.
- Make the dough: Ricer or mash potatoes, spread out to cool, create a well, add flour, egg, and salt. Combine gently.
- Shape the gnocchi: Roll dough into ropes, cut into 1-inch pieces, and press against a fork for ridges.
- Cook the gnocchi: Boil salted water, drop gnocchi in, and remove when they rise to the surface (2-3 minutes).
- Prepare the sauce: Heat olive oil, sauté garlic until fragrant, add tomatoes, salt, pepper, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine and serve: Toss cooked gnocchi in the sauce, serve hot with Parmesan and basil garnish.
Notes
Ensure not to overwork the dough for light and fluffy gnocchi. Test a piece before fully boiling to ensure the texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: gnocchi, tomato sauce, comfort food, family recipe, Italian cuisine