Description
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Ingredients:
For the Gnocchi:
500g potatoes
150g all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 egg yolk
A pinch of salt
For the Tomato Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
400g canned tomatoes
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil leaves, chopped
For Garnish:
Grated Parmesan cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Prepare the Gnocchi:
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Peel and mash them while warm.
Add the egg yolk, flour, and salt to the mashed potatoes and mix to form a dough.
Dust a surface with flour, roll the dough into long ropes, and cut into small pieces.
Cook the Gnocchi:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Make the Tomato Sauce:
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the canned tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the chopped basil.
Serve:
Toss the Gnocchi in the tomato sauce and garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
