Basil Gnocchi With Simple Tomato Sauce

Name: Basil Gnocchi With Simple Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 14 ounces chopped tomatoes; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 sprig rosemary, leaves chopped; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 3 ounces arugula leaves; 1 lb waxy potato (Desiree, Romano, Estima or Wilja); 1/2 ounce basil, finely chopped; 7 ounces all-purpose flour; salt and pepper

Submitted by English_Rose

"The best way to serve home-made gnocchi - with a herb and chilli tomato sauce, this dish makes a great vegetarian dinner"

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

14 ounces chopped tomatoes
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 sprig rosemary, leaves chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
3 ounces arugula leaves
For the gnocchi
1 lb waxy potato (Desiree, Romano, Estima or Wilja)
¹⁄₂ ounce basil, finely chopped
7 ounces all-purpose flour
salt and pepper

directions

Begin with the sauce. Place the tomatoes in a small pan, then half fill the tomato can with water and add that to the pan.
Stir in the shallot, garlic, herbs, chilies and salt and pepper.
Bring to the boil and simmer gently for at least an hour until thickened and dark red.
Meanwhile, to make the gnocchi, boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until tender, then drain.
Mash them well - this bit is important because lumps will be noticeable in the gnocchi, so use a potato ricer if you have one, or mash the potatoes thoroughly to as smooth a texture as possible.
Sprinkle over the basil, plenty of salt and pepper and the flour.
Using a wooden spoon or your hands, bring together to make a firm dough. Knead the dough gently for a couple of minutes and then roll out into sausages about 1/2in thick. Cut the sausages into pieces 1in long.
Gently cook the gnocchi in a pan of simmering water for a minute or two, until they rise to the surface. Scoop them out as they rise, toss with the tomato sauce and arugula leaves, and serve.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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